At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll and pensions operations, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
- Company: Join Toyota Material Handling, the world’s top materials handling equipment manufacturer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive pension, company vehicle, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and skill development in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising payroll processes in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK payroll management and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and Pensions Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll and pension operations for Toyota Material Handling UK. This role is responsible for ensuring employees and pensioners are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with UK payroll, pension, and statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full payroll cycle for employees and pensioners.
- Ensuring accurate processing of salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments.
- Managing starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
- Maintaining compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, HMRC regulations, and pension auto-enrolment requirements.
- Leading payroll process improvements, system developments, and implementation projects.
- Acting as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries across the business.
- Supporting audits and liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and external stakeholders.
- Leading, developing, and supporting a high-performing payroll team through coaching, performance management, and continuous development.
Your Profile
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Specialist within a UK environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Experience managing payroll systems and processing large volumes of payroll data.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- CIPP qualification (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals).
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.
You will be a confident leader with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across HR, Finance, and the wider business. You will combine technical payroll expertise with a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring payroll services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and compliantly.
Our Offer
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and commission
- Attractive company pension
- Company vehicle
- Fuel card
- Company sick pay
- Voluntary critical illness cover
- Free eye tests
- Free flu jabs
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers
We will provide you with industry leading technical training to ensure you have the knowledge and all the tools to do your job. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills within Toyota.
More Information
Why choose Toyota?
Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK. We foster a culture where our team members are encouraged to continually improve their processes and strive to provide the highest quality in service for our customers. We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.
Our commitment is to read each application carefully, however due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.
Contract type: Fixed-term/Temporary
Job location: United Kingdom, Slough
Payroll Manager in Slough employer: Toyota Material Handling
At Toyota Material Handling, we pride ourselves on being the world's leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment, offering a dynamic work environment in Chester that fosters growth and innovation. Our employees enjoy a competitive salary, attractive pension plans, and comprehensive benefits, all while being part of a supportive culture that values continuous improvement and employee engagement. Join us to develop your career in a role that not only rewards your efforts but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
