Magdalena Gajdur

• Designed, implemented, and managed the company’s total reward package, including salary structures, grading profiles, and employee benefits.
• Led benchmarking initiatives using data from leading analytics providers to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Produced detailed benchmarking reports and presented strategic summaries to the executive board to inform pay decisions.
• Utilised PayAnalysis tools to identify and address gender pay disparities, working closely with the leadership team to develop targeted action plans.
• Managed monthly UK wholesale and retail payroll processing, including starters and leavers.
• Oversaw outsourcing of Republic of Ireland monthly payroll.
• Prepared monthly payroll reports, including general ledger distributions, payroll analysis, and balancing with accounts.
• Conducted End-of-PAYE-year tasks (P60s, P11D) and self-assessment returns for management.
• Managed pension schemes, including auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice processes.
• Improved and automated payroll processes.
• Managed annual salary merit process and benefits.
• Calculated & processed SSP & Company Sick Pay.
• Calculated annual holiday accruals and overtime holiday accruals.
• Managed redundancy process including consultation and package calculation.
• Conducted 1-2-1 tax implication consultations with individual employees on management level.
• Calculated and processed bonus accruals for wholesale and retail.
• Worked closely with critical illness and life insurance providers and managed private insurance data.
• Piloted new Workday modules for Puma Global, including time tracking and scheduling.
• Provided legal advice and updates on legislation to the management team.
• Assisted with team development plans, disciplinary procedures, and HR partner administration.
• Issued terms and conditions for new starters and conducted new starter inductions.

Highly experienced payroll and HR professional with over 17 years of comprehensive expertise in payroll management, pension schemes, and HR operations. Proven track record in overseeing outsourced payroll, managing employee benefits, and improving payroll processes through automation. Proficient in Sage, K3 payroll software, and Workday, with a strong background in compensation and benefits, process development, and integration

CIPD HR Level 3 • Sage Qualification • English Level 2 • Math Level 2 • Mental Health Awareness Certification • Puma UK&I Leadership Panel Certification • Excel Data Validation Certification • Excel for Accountants Certification • Peer Coaching Session Certification (Puma UK&I) • Hiring Manager & Recruitment Certification (Puma UK&I)