Planet A Ventures ,
Maersk Growth ,
Pale Blue Dot VC ,
Eka Ventures
and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery. Role Overview Our delivery drivers are the cornerstone of our business, making them one of our most valued stakeholder groups. With rapid growth in this area, we are excited to create this pivotal role. This newly-created position offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape and lead a transformative payroll function for our driver network, balancing complexity and scale in a truly impactful role. As the Payroll Lead, you will oversee the design and implementation of robust controls within a multi-faceted, high-volume payroll process. You will also inspire and develop a small team, acting as the visible face of change across the company. This is a unique chance to make your mark, ensuring payroll systems not only operate efficiently but set new standards for excellence. Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as it involves regular engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, external payroll providers and delivery drivers and sortation handlers . You will play a key role in conveying critical information and addressing queries with clarity and precision to drivers directly as well as other stakeholders, while driving forward improvements that align with business objectives. Responsibilities Process Optimization:
Design and implement robust payroll processes tailored to a diverse worker network, including workers inside and outside the scope of IR35, ensuring efficiency and audit-readiness Stakeholder Collaboration:
Develop and maintain seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, such as third-party payroll providers, to optimize payroll systems Internal Controls:
Establish and refine internal controls to enhance accuracy and compliance, identifying opportunities for innovation in driver payroll management Discrepancy Resolution:
Balance payroll accounts by identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner Reporting:
Provide actionable insights through detailed fortnightly payroll reports presented to the VP of Finance, linking data to operational performance Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of 2, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement Query Management:
Act as the point of contact for escalated payroll queries, ensuring service levels are met while maintaining strong relationships and an accurate payroll function Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure payroll compliance with all regulatory and audit requirements, adapting processes as needed to meet evolving standards Ad-Hoc Support:
Assist with ad-hoc requests for information and contribute to broader team initiatives Requirements Experienced:
You bring 3-5 years of experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls Leader:
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams Analytical:
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of distilling complex data into actionable insights Communicative:
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences, from operational teams to executives Proactive:
A proactive and adaptable approach, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative, and hands-on environment Qualification:
CIPP accreditation is preferred but not essential How we reward our team
Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays Wellbeing initiatives, including 3 wellbeing days in addition to holiday allowance Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental and vision Weekly team lunch and regular company socials MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference) Hybrid working set-up with in-person time expected at both our Shoreditch office and North Woolwich based depot Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy Cycle to work scheme Dog friendly office Apply for this job
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