Payroll Manager

• Running end-to-end monthly payrolls (circa 450 employees) across multiple entities and payment cycles
• Processing starters, leavers, rota/T&A data and ensuring accurate employee records
• Handling statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP), RTI submissions and all payroll-related HMRC requirements
• Managing auto-enrolment and pension processes (e.g. NEST and private schemes)
• Posting payroll journals and linking data accurately into Sage 50
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and employment-related queries across the group
• Supporting the wider Finance & Admin team with additional tasks as the organisation continues to scale

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a multi-site or multi-entity environment
• Confidence working with rota-based Time & Attendance systems
• Knowledge of UK employment compliance and general HR administration, including right-to-work
• Experience with Sage Payroll (and ideally Sage HR) or the ability to get up to speed quickly
• Strong understanding of auto-enrolment and statutory payments
• Intermediate Excel skills and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously, handle confidential information, and support colleagues confidently

Any experience with sponsorship of overseas workers is beneficial

• Flexibility to work from home occasionally where business needs allow
• Free on-site parking
• Access to wellbeing support and employee perks
• The chance to join a growing organisation and play a key role in strengthening the payroll function