Experience

The Fragrance Shop

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Group Payroll Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  • Sole responsibility for Exec, Management, Store and Warehouse Staff Monthly payroll, Seasonal Store Staff monthly payrolls – approx 1,500 employees (2,000 at high season) over 230 stores throughout the UK (opening an average of 10 new stores per year). • Implemented WFM system across the full store, Head Office and Warehouse estate to enhance efficiencies within the Head Office and Retail Operations function. • Created training package for new WFM system and orchestrated full roll out (230 stores) over 11 regions within a 3 month deadline. • Introduced and managed full consultation and restructure of salaried to hourly paid warehouse employees. • Fully managed end to end payroll processes including: • Processing benefit schemes – Auto Enrolment pension scheme, company cars, childcare voucher scheme. • Prepare periodic BACS files. • Overall responsibility of all payroll procedures and updates to HMRC legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP etc. • Preparation of periodic payroll reports • Responsibility for monthly and annual electronic submission of data to HMRC • P35 monthly/annual reconciliation, P11D / P11Db returns, P14 submission, P60 distribution. • Implement statutory rates and thresholds, new legislation at Tax Year start. • Created and updated payroll manual for unplanned emergency cover if needed due to sole responsibility. • Continual upgrading of payroll system including inhouse reporting. Show less



Oakwood Distribution Ltd / Tesco

• Bolton, England, United Kingdom

• Payroll Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2015

  • Responsibility for Exec, Management, Staff Monthly, Seasonal Staff Monthly payrolls – approx 4,000 employees (5,500 at high season) throughout the UK – Stores + Distribution Centres. • Management of 1 Payroll Assistant (internal promotion – trained up to IPP qualification). • Implemented new processes to enhance efficiencies within stores, payroll and operations dept. • Overall responsibility of payroll function within new store openings. • Processing benefit schemes – company pension scheme, company cars, medical insurance, childcare voucher scheme etc. • Prepare and transmit periodic BACS files. • Overall responsibility of all payroll procedures and updates to HMRC legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP etc. • Preparation of periodic payroll reports • Responsibility for monthly and annual electronic submission of data to HMRC • P35 monthly/annual reconciliation, P11D / P11Db returns, P14 submission, P60 distribution. • Implement statutory rates and thresholds, new legislation at Tax Year start. • Created and updated payroll manual for staff training. • Appraisal and development. • Continual upgrading of payroll and T&A systems for Tesco reporting requirements. Show less



T J Hughes Ltd

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2011

  • Responsibility for Exec, Management, Staff Monthly, Seasonal Staff Weekly and Pension payrolls – approx 4,500 employees (6,000 at high season) over 57 stores throughout the UK + Distribution Centre. • Management of 1 supervisor, 2 full time and 3 part time payroll staff. • Implemented electronic forms (ie Starter Form, Weekly timesheet) to enhance efficiencies within stores, payroll and operations dept. • Overall responsibility of payroll function within new store openings. • Processing benefit schemes – company pension scheme, company cars, medical insurance, childcare voucher scheme. • Prepare and transmit periodic BACS files. • Overall responsibility of all payroll procedures and updates to HMRC legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP etc. • Preparation of periodic payroll reports • Responsibility for monthly and annual electronic submission of data to HMRC • P35 monthly/annual reconciliation, P11D / P11Db returns, P14 submission, P60 distribution. • Implement statutory rates and thresholds, new legislation at Tax Year start. • Created and updated payroll manual for staff training. • Payroll team appraisal and development. • Continual upgrading of payroll system including report writer. Show less



DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Payroll Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2009

  • Responsibility for Exec, Salaried and Weekly payrolls. • Management of part qualified payroll assistant. • Implemented Kronos T&A system with ongoing training for new users • Implemented Employee Self Service Kiosk (additional to payroll system) • Overall responsibility for set up and closure of additional companies on payroll / T&A systems. • Overall responsibility for amendments to employee personal, payroll and pension details. • Processing benefit schemes: company pension, cars, medical insurance, loyalty awards, cycle scheme. • Prepare and transmit periodic BACS files • Assisting with preparation of annual labour budget and periodic labour reports. • Monthly reconciliation of company payroll ledger accounts. • Tax Year End closure: P35 rec, P14 submission, P60 distribution, archive data, P11d returns, PSA calculations. • Tax Year Start: implement statutory changes of rates, thresholds, tax codes etc. • Created payroll manual with ongoing updates for staff training. Show less



Matalan

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Payroll Manager

  • Apr 1996 - Jun 2001

  • Responsibility of payroll for 102 stores throughout UK. • Management of 1 Supervisor & 5 Payroll Assistants. • Full control of 4 weekly payroll (4,500 employees). • Full control of weekly payroll (1,500 employees). • Part control of monthly payroll (800 employees). • Responsibility for all statutory procedures (SSP, SMP etc) • Periodic bank reconciliation and balance controls. • Report writing (creating and amending reports). • Payroll staff training (new and existing staff). • Responsibility for payroll function within new store opening. • External correspondence (IR, banks/building society etc.) • Tax Year End procedures. • Weekly cost analysis. • Continual payroll system upgrade and implementation of electronic reporting tool from stores to HO. Show less