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Are you an experienced Payroll Manager seeking a new Permanent opportunity? Would you like to receive Amazing benefits? If so, we have the most perfect position for you.
Job Responsibility
Lead the end-to-end payroll function within a complex environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple payrolls
Take ownership of payroll transformation activity, reviewing and redesigning existing processes, controls, and ways of working
Support the consolidation and simplification of four existing payroll runs, working towards a more efficient payroll structure
Act as a key driver of change, helping to shift a long-established team towards new systems, processes, and behaviours
Provide hands-on expertise in payroll systems, ensuring optimal use of system capability
Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure effective integration between payroll and the HR system
Identify and address legacy payroll rules, working with stakeholders to standardise and modernise where appropriate
Lead, develop, and upskill payroll team members, building confidence in system-led payroll processing
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards
Provide insight, reporting, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Oversee the companies four pension schemes including ensuring compliance with auto enrolment requirements
Support with staff cost budgets and staff costings for new projects
Requirements
Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role within a complex organisation
CIPP qualification (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent
Experience managing multiple payroll cycles and navigating operational complexity
Demonstrable track record of delivering payroll transformation, process improvement, or change initiatives
Experience leading, developing, and upskilling payroll teams
Hands-on experience with payroll systems
Experience working with integrated HR/payroll systems
Strong stakeholder management experience, including working with Finance, HR, and senior leadership
Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and compliance obligations
Understanding of payroll controls, audit requirements, and risk management
Knowledge of payroll best practice, including process standardisation and automation
Awareness of system integrations between payroll and HR platforms
Understanding of the challenges associated with legacy payroll rules and how to modernise them
What we offer
Hybrid working, with 2 days flexible working and 3 days in the office, after training is completed