Multi-Entity Payroll Lead — UK & Ireland

Abbott; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager in Sittingbourne, UK. This role focuses on managing complex payroll processes across the UK and Ireland while ensuring compliance and supporting a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of payroll management experience and a Payroll Diploma. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Occupational pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management payroll role, ideally multi-site.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax law; Ireland tax law is an advantage.
• Experience with expats/inpats and mobility tracking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll for UK & Ireland with compliance.
• Maintain robust internal controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Deliver payroll presentations at inductions and employee sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Payroll expertise

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Payroll Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PowerQuery

PowerAutomate

Job description

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager in Sittingbourne, UK. This role focuses on managing complex payroll processes across the UK and Ireland while ensuring compliance and supporting a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of payroll management experience and a Payroll Diploma. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and a pension scheme.