Hands-On Payroll Manager — Hybrid, Immediate Start

Broster Buchanan; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is recruiting a Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes to own the UK payroll function during a transition from HR to Finance. The role is hands-on with no direct reports and involves benefits, contractor management and working with a payroll bureau.

You will oversee payroll across multiple entities, ensure compliance with PAYE/NI/pensions, and support development of robust processes and controls within Finance. Hybrid working, immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong UK payroll experience with PAYE, NI and pension knowledge.
• Experience overseeing payroll with an external bureau and ensuring accuracy.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll across multiple businesses with external bureau support.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, reconciliations, compliance and monthly sign-off.
• Manage employee benefits, contractor administration, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

CIPP certification (desirable)

Tools

Worksome

External payroll bureau liaison

Job description

Broster Buchanan is recruiting a Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes to own the UK payroll function during a transition from HR to Finance. The role is hands-on with no direct reports and involves benefits, contractor management and working with a payroll bureau.

You will oversee payroll across multiple entities, ensure compliance with PAYE/NI/pensions, and support development of robust processes and controls within Finance. Hybrid working, immediate start.