This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, highly acquisitive business with the Utilities industry to take ownership of the payroll procedures (10+ entities and 1k employees). Client DetailsOur Client Growing and highly acquisitive businessTrading for 20+ yearsOperating in over 15 countries globally Employing over 1,000 people worldwide Hounslow location but based internationallyDescriptionSole Payroll ManagerAudit external payroll providers for compliance with UK legislation, HMRC, RTI, and other regulatory bodies, identifying and mitigating risks.Audit pension schemes to ensure compliance, including auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice impacts, and absence periods.Create and maintain SOPs and payroll documentation for end-to-end payroll processing, preparing for potential changes in payroll providers.Act as the main contact between operational managers and payroll providers to ensure consistency, compliance, and understanding of payroll processes.Improve payroll accuracy by reducing late submissions and post-termination payments, and deliver cost savings by reducing third-party queries and billable hours.Audit Time and Attendance data to ensure correct processing of hours, overtime, and absences.Lead payroll transformation programs to optimise efficiency and accuracy, including process improvement projects.Ensure year-end submissions (P11d, P60s, Form 42) are accurate and compliant, and conduct National Minimum Wage audits.Collaborate with Finance for monthly payroll ap