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

• 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

• 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.

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