Deputy Payroll Manager

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced Deputy Payroll Managers in Middlesbrough. This role supports payroll operations with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy. Key responsibilities include managing payroll processes and guiding team members. Offers a competitive salary, structured training, and a supportive team environment. Candidates must have proven payroll experience and excellent communication skills. Hybrid working is available post-training, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance in their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured training and onboarding

Hybrid working

Opportunities for leadership development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing activities and ensuring compliance.
• Ability to support and guide payroll team members effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager with day-to-day payroll services.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor payroll accuracy and performance metrics.
• Assist with audits and reconciliations.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Proven payroll experience within a medium to large payroll environment

Previous experience in a deputy, senior, or supervisory payroll role

Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Confident managing workload priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Experience within pensions payroll (advantageous)

Job description

Deputy Payroll Manager

Location: Middlesbrough (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office following training)

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience and interview performance)

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Positions Available: 2

About the Role

We are seeking two experienced Deputy Payroll Managers to join our payroll function and support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant payroll service. This role will work closely with Payroll Managers and senior stakeholders, supporting day-to-day payroll operations, people management, and service delivery across a complex payroll environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to step into or further develop a deputy-level role within a structured, supportive team.

Please note: Full office attendance (Monday-Friday) is required during the first six months for training. Hybrid working may be considered earlier depending on progress and competency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager with the day‑to‑day delivery of accurate and timely payroll services
• Oversee payroll processing activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, internal controls, and service standards
• Provide operational support and guidance to payroll team members, including workflow coordination and issue resolution
• Monitor payroll accuracy, performance metrics, and service levels, escalating risks where appropriate
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements
• Contribute to process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and system enhancements
• Act as a deputy to the Payroll Manager when required, including attending meetings and supporting decision‑making

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven payroll experience within a medium to large payroll environment
• Previous experience in a deputy, senior, or supervisory payroll role
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Confident managing workload priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and service quality
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support, guide, and collaborate with colleagues
• Experience within pensions payroll is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Structured training and onboarding programme
• Hybrid working following initial training period
• Opportunity to develop leadership and operational payroll expertise
• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.