Deputy Head of Payroll
The Hut Group, United Kingdom

About The Hut Group

THG is one of the world’s fastest growing and largest online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors, in over 160 markets. We create brilliant digital brand experiences and our in-house team design, develop and build a bespoke proprietary technology platform that is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader. Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious we like to move twice as fast others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength and we have over 7,000 diverse, smart thinkers across the globe who are encouraged to think creatively and empowered to turn their ideas into actions.

To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey.

Overall Purpose of Role:

As well as having overall responsibility for day to day management of the payroll team, you will also be expected to lead on departmental strategy and policy. You will be a strong and effective leader, with excellent communication and motivation skills, can plan, organise, and coordinate the service and teams, whilst ensuring that key targets are consistently delivered, and statutory obligations are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a business that will of course be challenging, however will be fun and engaging at the same time.

Deputy Head of Payroll Job Duties:

• Reporting directly to the Global Head of Payroll.
• Managing of a Payroll from start to finish. C7000 UK employees.
• Maintains payroll information by designing systems, directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages.
• Build, maintain and adjust payroll controls - ensuring compliance and controls to safeguard that key areas of risk are identified
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Constantly monitors the statutory and regulatory environment in the UK to ensure that emerging legislative and statutory requirements are identified and embedded into payroll processes, ensuring that THG meets its employer obligations. Supports all payroll audits (internal and external)
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

You will already have several years’ experience of working in a fast-paced payroll environment, a large proportion of which will have been spent working in a leadership role. You will have extensive knowledge of payroll, expenses and pension operations and associated statutory regulations and conditions, together with Advanced IT Skills, report writing.

• Highly numerate

• Flexible and adaptable
• Can adapt well to changes and updates within the business

Benefits

• Competitive salary banding
• Company bonus scheme
• Discounts across THG brands
• Onsite Doctor
• Onsite Physio
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech scheme

Job Rewards and Benefits