Hybrid Payroll Manager | Lead Compliance & Improvement

Marks Sattin Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (5 via

Hybrid working

Annual Bonus

Contributory pension

Retail discounts

Private healthcare

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd in Salford is seeking a Payroll Manager to manage end-to-end payroll operations on a 15-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on accurate payroll delivery, HMRC compliance and pension administration across UK payroll.

You will lead payroll improvements, oversee year-end activities, and manage overseas payroll, while coaching the Payroll Supervisor and ensuring robust controls and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing payroll operations and payroll teams.
• Proven knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process enhancements and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting and statutory payments, including PAYE, NI and pensions.
• Prepare and oversee year-end payroll activities, including P60s, P11Ds and PSA requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues.
• Lead payroll improvement projects, including system enhancements, process optimisation and legislative changes.
• Manage overseas and casual payroll arrangements.
• Develop, coach and support the Payroll Supervisor, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused team culture.
• Maintain robust payroll controls, documentation and business continuity plans.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors and third-party payroll partners.

Skills

Payroll operations

UK payroll legislation

Leadership & coaching

Excel & reporting

Process improvement

Education

CIPP Payroll Professional

Job description

Marks Sattin Ltd in Salford is seeking a Payroll Manager to manage end-to-end payroll operations on a 15-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on accurate payroll delivery, HMRC compliance and pension administration across UK payroll.

You will lead payroll improvements, oversee year-end activities, and manage overseas payroll, while coaching the Payroll Supervisor and ensuring robust controls and stakeholder collaboration.