Payroll Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to deliver an efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll service across the organisation and its associated subsidiaries. This is a key role within the finance team, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

As Payroll Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of payroll services, ensuring all processing deadlines are met.
• Maintain payroll records, including processing new starters, leavers, and employee changes.
• Calculate and process statutory and occupational payments, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick pay.
• Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC regulations, GDPR requirements, pension legislation, and internal policies.
• Reconcile payroll control accounts within the General Ledger on a monthly basis.
• Produce and distribute payroll documentation, including payslips, P45s, P60s, and P11Ds.
• Administer employee pension schemes and ensure compliance with workplace pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for pension providers and scheme-related enquiries.
• Prepare and submit year-end payroll reports for HMRC, pension providers, and other statutory bodies.
• Administer employee benefits processed through payroll.
• Support the continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes, helping to increase efficiency and employee self-service capabilities.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll-related information and documentation.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience managing payroll processes from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, pensions administration, and GDPR requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using payroll and financial systems.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive and respectful working environment where diversity is valued and everyone is encouraged to thrive.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a safe working and learning environment.
• Undertake additional duties that are appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the role.