Payroll director

Finding a high calibre payroll director for your business can be a difficult task as companies seek high calibre candidates with the wide ranging skill set and in-depth knowledge required in the payroll industry.

At Portfolio Payroll we strive to make this task a little easier by sourcing top payroll candidates for you, and only sending you those who have the necessary experience while also matching your company values. Once you have found the payroll director candidates you would like to interview we will guide you through the process, advising you on the skills and qualities each candidate should posses.

Daily responsibilities of a payroll director

The role of a payroll director is to manage, direct and process a business’s payroll and all related duties. In order to fulfil this task successfully, their daily responsibilities should include:

  • Coordinating and managing the entire payroll system
  • Checking and auditing all payrolls – paying close attention to legislative compliance
  • Managing direct reports within the business’s payroll department
  • Ensuring payroll is properly administered including the processing and month end support where required
  • Supporting internal requirements such as ensuring the proper completion and submission of annual leave reports
  • Maintaining an up to date knowledge of any legislative changes

It is therefore vital that a payroll director can demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of payroll systems, while also having payroll management experience, a strong ability to lead, problem solving and analytical skills amongst others.

Recruiting with Portfolio Payroll

Senior level and executive recruitment requires a specialist approach in order to find top candidates who match these niche criteria. Within our Executive division, our expert recruitment consultants use their wealth of senior level recruitment experience to provide a bespoke service designed specifically for the executive hiring process. We use our understanding of specific roles such as payroll managers, alongside our industry insight to formulate a strategic and commercial plan that suits each of our clients’ individual needs.

If you are seeking to fill an executive payroll position or any other jobs in your payroll department, our team can give you the detailed advice and support required throughout the recruitment process. For further details about Portfolio Payroll and our services, please contact us on 020 7247 9455.

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