Payroll Manager

Job Role : Payroll Manager

Location: St. Austell, Cornwall, (on-site)
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Group Payroll Manager for our client near St Austell. To oversee their payroll operations. You will be responsible for managing both weekly and monthly payroll runs for their workforce, acting as a key link between the HR, Finance, and Operations departments. This role is vital to ensuring our employees are paid correctly and on time and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process weekly and monthly payroll runs, including salaries, overtime, and deductions.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant pay and employment regulations, tax obligations (PAYE, NIC), and pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Manage employee data, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and other contractual changes on the payroll/HR system.
• Conduct payroll balance sheet reconciliations and assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, and other third parties to resolve queries and ensure timely submissions and payments.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, manage holiday calendars, and process absence and sickness records (SSP, SMP etc.).
• Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures, constantly looking for process improvements and opportunities for automation.
• Resolve employee payroll-related queries promptly and professionally, providing guidance on legislation and internal policies.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager in a fast-paced environment, preferably managing high-volume payrolls.
• In-depth, current knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency using Sage and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential employee data.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and other department heads.