End-to-End Payroll Manager - UK, Hybrid

Portfolio Payroll; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll is seeking a Payroll Manager to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing through a bureau provider in the UK. You will also onboard new employees, manage records, and support day-to-day HR queries, with hands-on exposure to diverse duties.

The role requires strong experience in leading payroll operations, knowledge of HMRC legislation and pensions, and proficiency in Excel. A hybrid working arrangement is offered to support flexible work styles.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a payroll team.
• Strong pensions/benefits background.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC rules.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and payroll data handling.
• Familiarity with Ciphr payroll system preferred.
• Expert in end-to-end payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers and contract amendments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for payment approvals.
• Maintain employee records in the CIPHR Payroll system and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Team management

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Excel

Ciphr payroll system

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is seeking a Payroll Manager to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing through a bureau provider in the UK. You will also onboard new employees, manage records, and support day-to-day HR queries, with hands-on exposure to diverse duties.

The role requires strong experience in leading payroll operations, knowledge of HMRC legislation and pensions, and proficiency in Excel. A hybrid working arrangement is offered to support flexible work styles.