Head of Payroll

About 1-Experience Group

At 1-Experience Group we support hearts and minds to shape what's next in health and social care, with the three pillars of our Organisation being workforce, learning, and wellbeing.

Starting out supplying locum doctors and nurses to the NHS in the UK and the HSE in Ireland, we are now expanding into our new business segments and international markets with payroll sitting at the center of every service we deliver.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Payroll will raise the efficiency, accuracy and compliance of our current payroll function and build the capability to offer payroll services to clients in international markets. The role will establish 1-Experience Group as a recognised payroll authority in the UK and Ireland and, over time, beyond.

Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Strategy and Leadership

• Define and deliver a payroll strategy aligned to Group growth plans, new business segments and international expansion.

• Lead, develop and motivate the payroll team, setting clear objectives and performance measures.

• Act as senior payroll adviser to the CFO, Executive Committee and Board.

UK and Ireland Payroll Operations

• Deliver accurate, compliant and timely payroll for locum and permanent staff across all UK and Republic of Ireland entities.

• Own PAYE, NIC, RTI, statutory payments and year-end reporting (P60, P11D) in the UK, and Revenue, PRSI and USC fillings in Ireland.

• Act as primary liaison with HMRC, the Revenue Commissioners, pension providers and auditors.

Efficiency, Systems and Continuous Improvement

• Review the current payroll function and deliver measurable gains in accuracy, speed, automation and cost.

• Lead the selection, implementation and optimisation of payroll technology.

• Set payroll KPIs and provide timely management information to Finance and senior leadership.

Compliance, Risk and Governance

• Ensure compliance with employment tax and agency worker legislation, including the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, Conduct Regulations 2003. Working Time Regulations, Right to Work and IR35 / off-payroll rules.

• Maintain robust internal controls, documented procedures and audit readiness, including data protection and ISO obligations.

• Lead the Group towards CIPP Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation.

International Expansion and Payroll Services

• Design the payroll operating model, controls and compliance framework needed to deliver payroll services in new geographies.

• Select and manage in-country payroll providers and vendors, ensuring local tax, social security and statutory compliance.

• Support business change, including new country set-ups, acquisitions, restructures and TUPE transfers, and contribute to the design and delivery of client payroll services.

Criteria

Applications are assessed against the criteria below.

1-Experience Group may apply both essential and desirable criteria for shortlisting.

Essential

• Payroll or accounting qualifications such as CIPP, APA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent.

• Minimum of five years' payroll experience, including at least three years leading a team.

• Experience of high-volume, multi-entry payroll, preferably in healthcare, recruitment or another fast-paced environment.

• In-depth understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements in the UK and Ireland.

• Proven delivery of payroll system implementations or process projects.

Desirable

• Experience of international, global mobility or expatriate payroll, and of EMEA jurisdictions beyond the UK and Ireland.

• Experience of shared services or outsourced payroll bureau models.

• Working knowledge of TUPE as it applies to payroll.

• Experience of building or scaling payroll as a client-facing service.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

1-Experience Group is committed to building a diverse, supportive and inclusive workforce. Everyone who applies to or works from the Group is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

What We Offer:

• 32 days Annual leave (including 10 days bank holidays).