Job Introduction

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery who strive to make the world of delivery a better place. Most of our work is storing and delivering large, heavy, bulky items, the type of work that typically needs two-people to handle. Quite often these items need installing – which we do too. 

ArrowXL are excited to announce that we’re currently recruiting for a Payroll Manager to join our People services team and be based from our Distribution Centre in Wigan. Partnering closely with senior stakeholders from HR, Finance and Operations the primary focus of this role is to deliver and further develop our current systems and processes. Alongside managing your team, you will continue to offer a first rate service to all ArrowXL colleagues from across the network on all aspects of payroll, reward and data.

If you’re looking for a fast paced, challenging, yet equally rewarding role where we can confidently say that ‘no two days will be the same’ and you would like the opportunity of working for the UK’s largest multi user, two person-home delivery and warehouse specialist then this role will be of interest to you. 

Role Responsibility

• Partner closely with HR, Finance and Operational Teams; this role's primary purpose is to deliver and further develop a first-rate service to our colleagues across all aspects of payroll, reward and data
• Accountable for the smooth delivery of the monthly payroll and associated processes including RTI, auto enrolment, period end, and weekly MI reporting
• Implementer and project lead for various system improvements including introduction of a Time and Attendance System, self-service portals & payroll system enhancements
• Leadership and development of four direct reports within the team
• Part of the Senior People Team helping develop and deploy key aspects of the Engagement strategy

The Ideal Candidate

With the amount of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:

• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels and keen to deliver a great service to our colleagues
• Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships across all management levels
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express opinions clearly and the and ability to translate payroll matters and communicate to key stakeholders is essential
• Strong organisational and management skills, able to effectively delegate and deliver to deadlines
• Flexible with the ability to prioritise effectively and to work in a fast-paced and everchanging environment
• Facilitator and implementer of long-term change and improvements
• Ownership of the overall reward packages for our colleagues, liaison with existing and new suppliers and active instigator of enhancements
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the processes and procedures necessary to produce daily and weekly outputs
• Delivers a robust control and monitoring environment delivering appropriate reconciliations, reviews and adherence to daily/weekly/monthly processes
• Provider and analyst of key management information and reporting, identifying trends and solutions to assist in key business decision making 
• Proven people management skills and strong leadership whilst working as part of a high performing team
• Extremely strong attention to detail with outstanding levels of accuracy
• Implementer of strong processes and displays a continuous improvement mindset, always striving for business improvement
• Advanced Excel and IT skills are essential, and has previous experience of various payroll systems (knowledge of Miracle Pay/NAV and Kronos would be advantageous)
• Wealth of payroll experience at a management level in ideally a service/retail or logistics environment

Package Description

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Staff discount at very.co.uk
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Pension plan options
• Flexible working options
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Insurance
• Department competitions (Including employee of the month)
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Retail discounts 
• Ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking at all our Distribution Centres

About the Company

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

ArrowXL