[ref. f29306202] Payroll Coordinator

My client in the Service industry is seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator on a 7 month contract to manage a team and oversee key client accounts in the Shared Services environment. This role requires a payroll execution specialist to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of monthly payrolls to clients, while maintaining excellent client relationships and ensuring compliance with tax and labor legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Oversee a portfolio of payroll clients, fostering strong relationships, managing risks, and escalating issues as needed.
• Payroll Compliance: Stay up-to-date with tax and labor legislation, ensuring team compliance with all legal requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor payroll processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to service level agreements (SLA). Identify areas for process improvement.
• Business Planning & Payroll Execution: Ensure monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll processes are completed as per client agreements. Manage resource allocation and resolve client issues.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior team members, ensuring adherence to payroll systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Completed Payroll qualification

Skills:

• 5-8 years of experience in an outsourcing/shared service payroll environment, including team leadership.
• PAYSPACE is non-negotiable.
• Strong leadership and administration skills.
• Extensive payroll knowledge, with proficiency in computerized payroll and HR systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (formatting, sorting, basic math, filters, etc.).