At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a fantastic business with a supportive culture and hybrid working options.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £45,000 plus excellent benefits and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead change initiatives and develop your leadership skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in payroll management while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll operations and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Salary: £45,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Salford
Hybrid Working (3 days weekly office based)
We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a fantastic business, on a 15-month fixed term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, you'll take ownership of the payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with all payroll legislation and statutory requirements. You'll also play a key role in developing the payroll processes, leading change initiatives and supporting the development of the Payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys balancing operational excellence with people leadership in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations.
- Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting and statutory payments, including PAYE, NI and pensions.
- Prepare and oversee year-end payroll activities, including P60s, P11Ds and PSA requirements.
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues.
- Lead payroll improvement projects, including system enhancements, process optimisation and legislative changes.
- Manage overseas and casual payroll arrangements.
- Develop, coach and support the Payroll Supervisor, fostering a high-performing team culture.
- Maintain robust payroll controls, documentation and business continuity plans.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, pension providers and third-party payroll partners.
Key skills & attributes:
- Ideally part or fully qualified CIPP Payroll Professional status
- Significant experience managing payroll operations and payroll teams
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration
- Proven leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills
- A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process enhancements and change initiatives
Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.
Payroll Manager- 15 month FTC employer: Four Recruitment
Four Recruitment is an exceptional employer located in Stockport, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a flexible hybrid work model and a strong emphasis on employee well-being, the company provides excellent benefits and encourages a collaborative culture where finance professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
