Payroll Manager

Role OverviewThe Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the payroll team and ensuring the accurate, efficient, and compliant delivery of payroll services for all employees. This role oversees end to end payroll operations, maintains compliance with statutory requirements, and collaborates closely with HR and Finance to support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations

• Lead and develop the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff.
• Maintain expert knowledge of payroll legislation, pension schemes, and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensure all payroll activities meet statutory obligations, including HMRC reporting, gender pay gap submissions, and pension administration.
• Oversee accurate data extraction and monthly payroll reporting cycles.

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Ensure pension scheme administration is correct, up to date, and aligned with regulatory standards.
• Implement and uphold robust internal controls to support compliant payroll operations.

• Work closely with HR and Finance to align payroll processes, resolve discrepancies, and support cross functional initiatives.
• Ensure accurate payroll costing and provide Finance with detailed data for budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Use payroll systems and reporting tools to extract, analyse, and reconcile payroll data against organisational budgets and forecasts.

• A payroll professional qualification (e.g., CIPP or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of payroll processes, statutory requirements, and pensions administration.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing high performing teams.
• Proven track record of supporting or leading payroll system implementations, integrations, or optimisation projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional accuracy, organisational ability, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.