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Karen Shenton

Holywell,UK

Summary

Accomplished payroll specialist with extensive expertise in end-to-end and year-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Throughout my career, I have progressed from a Junior Payroll Clerk to my current role as Payroll Manager, demonstrating exceptional skills in data accuracy management, employee record maintenance and reporting. Proficient in pay scale structuring and adept at collaborating with HR and finance teams to enhance operational efficiency. Known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and payroll software implementation. Experienced in managing payroll teams and committed to advancing financial reporting capabilities while supporting organisational growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work history

Payroll Manager

Westbridge Furniture Ltd
Holywell, UK
12.1996 - 09.2025
  • End to end payroll processing experience for both hourly paid salaried staff on 4 weekly and monthly payroll cycles for up to 1500 employees.
  • Ensured compliance with payroll/HMRC regulations and statutory deductions. Submission of RTI reporting including year end processing, P.60's and P11D's.
  • Maintained employee records in line with GDPR, payroll data accuracy, calculating overtime, bonuses, commissions, holiday accrual and statutory payments.
  • Collaborated with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies swiftly and communicated clearly and directly with employees, ensuring minimal disruption to staff payments.
  • Managed starters/leavers and contractual changes whilst liaising with HR.
  • Processing and administering pension contributions and communications in line with Auto-enrolment.
  • Assisted finance team with various reporting, month-end reporting, and budgets.
  • Implementation of a new payroll software system, streamlining payroll processes.
  • Working understanding of Iris Payroll, Carval and Civica Payroll. Microsoft Excel including use of varied formulas and pivots, also Microsoft Word and Teams.
  • Assisted HR and Finance department with customer and financial audits to ensure complete transparency of payroll operations.

Education

GCSE's -

Holywell High School
Holywell, Flintshire

Skills

  • End to End payroll processing
  • Year End payroll processing
  • HMRC regulation compliance
  • Workplace pension scheme handling
  • Pay scale structuring
  • HR and Finance collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Finance Reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & Teams
  • Payroll software implementation
  • Payroll team management

Additional Information

Enjoy regular hikes, general keeping fit and healthy. Attending music gigs and theatres.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Manager

Westbridge Furniture Ltd
12.1996 - 09.2025

GCSE's -

Holywell High School

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