At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Fast-growing engineering services provider with a commitment to quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, company laptop, gym access, and generous leave.
- Other info: Clear pathways for career progression in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a key function and make a real impact in a rapidly expanding business.
- Qualifications: Experience managing payroll teams and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
You will be joining a fast-growing, multidisciplinary engineering services provider operating across the UK and Ireland. The organisation delivers a wide range of specialist solutions to critical infrastructure sectors, supporting projects within utilities, transport, and construction. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable delivery, the company fosters a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and contribute to continued growth.
As Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the organisation, reporting directly to senior leadership and overseeing the end-to-end payroll function. You will lead and develop a payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple jurisdictions, including both UK and international responsibilities. Your duties will include managing payroll processes, reviewing and approving payroll outputs, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements. You will oversee payroll-related reporting, manage executive payroll where required, and ensure that all employee benefits, expenses, and contributions are processed. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing payroll systems and processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in managing or mentoring a payroll team
- Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments and auto-enrolment pensions
- Experience ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and broader payroll governance
- A solid understanding of payroll systems and associated processes
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and risk awareness
In return, you will receive:
- A competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime
- Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
- On-site parking and access to gym facilities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Group life assurance
- The opportunity to join a growing organisation with clear pathways for career progression
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a rapidly expanding business and make a real impact.
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Payroll Manager in Belfast employer: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering services provider that values innovation and quality in its operations across the UK and Ireland. As a Payroll Manager, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that encourages ownership and professional growth, with access to flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and clear pathways for career advancement. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also the chance to make a significant impact within a company committed to sustainable delivery and employee development.
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HAYS Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
