HR Manager (with Payroll)

Katie Bard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company seeks a dynamic HR Manager with payroll responsibilities to oversee a team and manage payroll operations for 3,000 employees. This role involves strategic payroll leadership, project management, and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate HR management experience and possess a comprehensive understanding of payroll and benefits processes.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have HR Management experience with end-to-end knowledge of payroll processes.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for 3,000 employees across multiple sites.
• Manage outsourced payroll relationships and support monthly payroll processes.
• Conduct compliance checks and oversee benefits administration.

Skills

HR Management Experience

Payroll Knowledge

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

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Our client is a leading UK company. An opportunity has arisen for a HR Manager with Payroll responsibility to lead a team of three whilst overseeing payroll operations for 3,000 employees across their multi-site organisation.

This isn't just an HR role - it is a diverse, role with a Payroll and project-focus. You will be the senior expert managing multiple concurrent projects whilst developing your team and supporting our fast-paced, social business environment.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

Strategic Payroll Leadership:

• Manage outsourced payroll relationship as dedicated account manager
• Attend regular business review meetings and track KPIs and performance metrics
• Review invoices, contracts, and manage cases
• Support sites with monthly payroll processes and provide training and guidance
• Advise on complex escalated payroll issues requiring senior expertise

Project Management:

• Lead multiple central projects simultaneously throughout the year with tight deadline management
• Orchestrate annual pay reviews and bonus scheme processing across 3,000 employees
• Conduct compliance checks and implement uplifts as required
• Manage pension auto-enrolment and re-enrolment cycles
• Process P11D returns and manage payrolling benefits compliance
• Handle complex payroll requirements for redundancies and TUPE acquisitions
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across all projects

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Process new starters, leavers, and contract variations for central support teams
• Draft contracts, offer letters, and variation letters
• Manage statutory payments including maternity, paternity, and sickness benefits
• Keep pay bands current and circulated across the organisation
• Ensure HR policies remain compliant with statutory requirements
• Approve invoices and credit card expenditure
• Line manage three direct reports (two HR Assistants and one HR Administrator)
• Conduct regular one-to-ones and support career development plans
• Ensure team members remain engaged and motivated
• Delegate work effectively whilst maintaining oversight of quality and deadlines
• Support team development and progression needs

Systems & Compliance:

• Maintain system accuracy including job titles and organisational structure updates
• Ensure system interfaces work correctly, particularly time and attendance integration
• Run regular compliance checks on mandatory fields like right-to-work documentation and personal licensing
• Generate ad-hoc reports for the wider team when required
• Monitor and resolve system administration issues

Benefits Administration:

• Manage pension administration and serve as account manager for all benefit providers
• Ensure accurate information flow and proper documentation between all parties
• Lead the annual benefits renewal process alongside HR Officer
• Oversee compliance with regulations
• Ensure correct processing of payrolled benefits and P11D requirements

Applicants must HR Management experience with end to end knowledge of the payroll and benefits processes.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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