Payroll Manager
Location: Dartford
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered
Working Pattern: Office-based
The Opportunity
I am recruiting for a Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function for approximately 600 employees across a diverse workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team in brand-new offices, with an excellent holiday allowance and the chance to play a key role in an exciting payroll transformation project.
The business is currently transitioning from Sage Payroll to the integrated payroll function within UKG HR, which will automate a number of manual processes and help streamline payroll operations.
This position can be offered on either:
- A part-time basis focused solely on payroll management, or
- A full-time basis combining payroll responsibilities with wider finance support duties alongside the Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process the monthly payroll for approximately 600 employees.
- Ensure payroll is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
- Calculate pay across multiple departments, contracts, and pay structures.
- Administer variable payroll elements including bonuses, average earnings calculations, overtime, and other adjustments.
- Liaise with managers to ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date.
- Resolve payroll queries from employees and management.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
- Support the implementation and ongoing development of the UKG integrated payroll system.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation within payroll processes.
- Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation data as required.
Additional Responsibilities (Full-Time Option)
- Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance administration.
- Assist with purchase ledger, reconciliations, and other accounting tasks.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance function.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll.
About You
- Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll.
- Confident handling payrolls with complex calculations and variable pay elements.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
- Experience using payroll systems, ideally Sage and/or UKG (or similar HRIS/payroll platforms).
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with managers across the business.
- Comfortable working in a hands‑on role and taking ownership of payroll processes.
- Finance experience would be advantageous for candidates seeking the full‑time opportunity.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of 40,000- 45,000
- Full‑time or part‑time flexibility.
- Excellent holiday allowance.
- Brand‑new office facilities.
- Opportunity to play a key role in an exciting payroll system implementation and transformation project.
- Long‑term career stability within a growing business.
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