Payroll Manager | Hybrid Lead for Diverse Client Payrolls in Essex

Payroll Manager | Hybrid Lead for Diverse Client Payrolls in Essex

Essex Full-Time 44000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead payroll operations and mentor a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment.
  • Company: Join a growing, client-focused payroll agency with a commitment to equality.
  • Benefits: Up to £44,000 salary, discretionary bonus, and flexible working arrangements.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by enhancing payroll processes and developing future leaders.
  • Qualifications: Strong payroll experience and proven leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 44000 - 44000 £ per year.

Hybrid: Yes - 2 days office/3 days from home

Salary: Up to £44,000 + discretionary bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced payroll professional to step into a team management role within a growing and client-focused environment. This position offers a strong mix of hands-on payroll delivery, team leadership, and client interaction.

The Role

  • Lead the delivery of payroll services across a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high service standards.
  • Alongside managing day-to-day operations, you will support, mentor, and develop a team while contributing to the overall efficiency and growth of the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day payroll operations across a diverse client base
  • Oversee weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll cycles
  • Review payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to submission
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery
  • Stay up to date with payroll legislation and share insights with the team and clients
  • Support, mentor, and develop junior team members, including reviewing work
  • Assist with workload planning, performance management, and team coordination

About You

  • Strong payroll experience within a bureau or client-facing environment
  • Proven ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines
  • Previous experience leading or supervising a payroll team
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach
  • A collaborative leader who enjoys developing others and improving processes

Payroll Manager | Hybrid Lead for Diverse Client Payrolls in Essex employer: JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive hybrid work environment in Luton that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team that values collaboration and excellence in payroll management.

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Contact Details:

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Manager | Hybrid Lead for Diverse Client Payrolls in Essex

Payroll Management
Team Leadership
Client Relationship Management
Compliance Knowledge
Attention to Detail
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Management