Nottingham Payroll Manager - Lead End-to-End Payroll

SF Partners; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager in Nottingham to take ownership of a busy payroll function. You will manage weekly and monthly payrolls, lead a small payroll team and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant payroll services.

The ideal candidate has significant end-to-end payroll experience, strong UK payroll knowledge, and a proactive approach to process improvements. CIPP qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience in a busy or complex environment.
• Experience supervising a payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven payroll reconciliations and reporting experience.
• Experience with a recognised payroll system and advanced Excel.
• A CIPP qualification or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Lead, support and develop the payroll team, including workload allocation and training.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments and holiday pay.
• Manage RTI submissions, pension uploads and year-end payroll processes.
• Complete and review payroll reconciliations, including pension contributions and HMRC liabilities.
• Review payroll exceptions, variances and high-risk changes before sign-off.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll data.
• Produce regular payroll reports and analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Handle complex payroll queries and escalations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and proper controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Support wider payroll projects and system improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Team supervision

UK payroll legislation

Payroll reconciliations

Payroll system

Excel skills

CIPP qualification

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Payroll system

Job description

SF Partners is recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager in Nottingham to take ownership of a busy payroll function. You will manage weekly and monthly payrolls, lead a small payroll team and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant payroll services.

The ideal candidate has significant end-to-end payroll experience, strong UK payroll knowledge, and a proactive approach to process improvements. CIPP qualification is advantageous.