Payroll Operations Manager

Your new company Business based to the South of Bath Your new role To lead the transition of payroll operations in-house (April 2026), ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll services across the wider company. This pivotal role requires a payroll professional with expertise in pensions, payroll systems, and statutory compliance, as well as experience in implementing payroll software. You will play a key role in driving strategic change, system integration, and continuous improvement, while ensuring full compliance with HMRC and regulatory requirements.Payroll Leadership and Management: Lead the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees, including the production and validation of payslips, statutory returns, and reports. Drive the transition of payroll services in-house, leading the implementation of a new payroll system (April 2026) and ensuring a seamless integration with HR and Finance functions. Oversee team development, ensuring training, knowledge-sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional customer service. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, pension schemes, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. Actively participate in day-to-day payroll operations to ensure practical knowledge of systems and processes, and to provide operational cover when required. Strategic …