Group Payroll Manager

Artemis Human Capital; Comber; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NI based manufacturer is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll operation across multiple UK locations. The role involves ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting, while also contributing to payroll capability improvements in a growing organization. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll experience and excel in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to join a company renowned for its strong people culture and commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Confident and proactive payroll professional who enjoys managing complexity.
• Diligent, organised, and comfortable communicating with stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to wider teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the monthly payroll cycle across multiple UK locations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure payments, deductions, and adjustments are processed correctly.
• Oversee payroll compliance, reporting, and statutory submissions.
• Manage pension administration and liaise with pension providers.
• Handle payroll queries from employees, managers, and external bodies.
• Produce payroll-related reports, KPIs, and insights for Finance and HR.

Skills

Payroll qualification or working towards one

Strong experience managing full end-to-end payroll

Confident working with complex data and producing meaningful insights

Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and tax requirements

Excellent Excel skills and strong overall IT capability

Ability to work efficiently, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines

Experience improving processes and implementing effective internal controls

Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

Job description

Artemis Human Capital is proud to be partnering with a major NI based manufacturer to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager. This is a newly shaped, high-profile position within a growing organisation known for its strong people culture, long-standing reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement.

This role sits at the heart of the finance function and offers an exceptional opportunity for a confident, solutions-focused payroll professional who enjoys taking full ownership of process, compliance, and reporting across a multi-site organisation.

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you will lead the end-to-end payroll operation for a large workforce across several UK sites. You will take responsibility for driving accuracy, streamlining processes, maintaining robust internal controls, and ensuring payroll runs smoothly every month.

Working closely with senior finance and HR stakeholders, you will play a vital role in shaping future payroll capability—including supporting business change, compliance updates, and integration work as the organisation continues to grow.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoys combining hands-on processing with strategic oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the monthly payroll cycle across multiple UK locations
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure all payments, deductions, and adjustments are processed correctly
• Oversee payroll compliance, reporting, and statutory submissions
• Manage pension administration, auto-enrolment, and liaison with pension providers
• Handle payroll queries from employees, managers, and external bodies
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and support audits where required
• Produce payroll-related reports, KPIs, and insights for Finance and HR
• Lead year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and other statutory documentation
• Ensure all legislative changes are reflected in payroll processes
• Drive continuous improvement across payroll systems, controls, and reporting
• Support budgeting activities and provide accurate payroll forecasting
• Partner with HR and Operations to ensure alignment across employee data and workflows
• Contribute to payroll planning for future business acquisitions and expansions

The Individual

We are seeking a confident and proactive payroll professional who enjoys managing complexity and takes pride in high standards of accuracy. You will be diligent, organised, and comfortable communicating with stakeholders across the business.

This role requires someone who can work autonomously while also contributing meaningfully to the wider finance and HR teams.

Skills & Experience

• Payroll qualification or working towards one
• Strong experience managing full end-to-end payroll
• Confident working with complex data and producing meaningful insights
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and tax requirements
• Excellent Excel skills and strong overall IT capability
• Ability to work efficiently, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines
• Experience improving processes and implementing effective internal controls
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

Desirable

• Experience in a multi-site or manufacturing environment

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Payroll Manager looking for a rewarding, hands-on role within a high-growth organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV directly to Nicola McCallum, Associate Director at Artemis Human Capital, who is shortlisting for this position. Nicola will be in touch with suitably matched candidates to discuss next steps.

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