Assistant Payroll Manager

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations and drive HR transformation. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and collaborating with various teams to enhance payroll processes. The position offers a competitive salary, career development support, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Career development support

Leadership responsibilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll administration and operations at an expert level.
• Proven ability to lead change and influence at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage monthly payroll processes for accurate payments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and payroll vendor.

Skills

Payroll administration

Risk management

Compliance

Change management

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We're Hiring: Payroll Specialist

Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our clients Payroll as a Payroll Specialist , where you’ll play a key role in managing payroll operations for our Crown Dependencies and driving transformation across HR Operations.

You'll work closely with our payroll vendor, Finance, Risk, and Change teams to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery while maintaining full compliance with statutory and policy requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee and manage monthly payroll processes, ensuring accurate payments and compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact with the payroll vendor and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain governance calendars and implement operational controls and improvements.
• Provide expert advice on payroll matters and lead change initiatives.
• Support transformation projects and contribute to the ongoing development of payroll processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in payroll administration and operations at an expert level.
• Proven ability to lead change and influence at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and payroll legislation.
• A collaborative mindset and a track record of delivering continuous improvement.

What You'll Get:

• A collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.
• Opportunities to influence policy and shape future payroll operations.
• Career development support and leadership responsibilities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

The role comes with benefits, and Hybrid ways of working in Northampton. Please apply with your CV to [emailprotected]