Head of Payroll

Genuit Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance x3 of annual salary

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Job summary

Genuit Group, Doncaster, is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to lead our UK and international payroll activities. You will ensure accurate, on-time salary processing and compliance across statutory requirements, while driving efficiency and governance.

You will report to the Group Reward Director and manage a team of four payroll professionals, delivering high-quality payroll services and transformation initiatives through technology and automation.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Expert knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience leading payroll systems, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, including year-end requirements.
• Maintain payroll governance, controls and compliance with UK legislation.
• Drive payroll transformation, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance, Tax, HRIS and external providers to deliver a payroll service.
• Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing payroll team.

Skills

Payroll leadership

UK payroll legislation

PAYE & NI knowledge

Pensions & statutory payments

Stakeholder management

Leadership & people management

Process optimization

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Head of PayrollApply: Polypipe Doncaster Broomhouse Lane: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 25, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR102427Closing Date for Application:Thursday 24/09/2026At Genuit Group, we are focused on creating a more sustainable built environment. This means increasing resilience as buildings adapt to the challenges of climate change, while also reducing the impact the built environment has on the environment.As a growing FTSE 250 business with global ambitions, Genuit offers the opportunity to work across multiple construction sectors within the Group and be part of shaping the future direction of the organisation.**About the Role**We're looking for an experienced **Head of Payroll** to lead our Group payroll function, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately, on time and in full compliance with all legislative requirements.Reporting to the **Group Reward Director**, you'll lead a team of four payroll professionals, oversee UK payroll operations, provide governance across international payroll activities, and drive continuous improvement through technology, automation and process optimisation.### **What You'll Do*** Lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Group.* Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, including statutory and year-end requirements.* Maintain strong payroll governance, controls and compliance with UK legislation.* Drive payroll transformation, process improvements and system enhancements.* Partner with People & Culture, Finance, Tax, HRIS and external providers to deliver an outstanding payroll service.* Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert.* Develop and inspire a high-performing payroll team.### **What We're Looking For*** Significant payroll leadership experience within a complex organisation.* Expert knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.* Experience leading payroll systems, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.* Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance and audit requirements.* Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.* CIPP qualification (or equivalent).* Experience with Workday or similar integrated HR/payroll systems is desirable.## **Our Benefits*** Entitled to 25 days holiday* Holiday purchase scheme* Life Assurance x3 of annual salary* Pension contribution matched up to 8%* Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme