Payroll & HR Systems Lead (15‑Month Temp, Hybrid UK)

Deutsche Post; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

International environment

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Milton Keynes, UK, is seeking an HR Payroll & Systems Manager on a full-time 15-month temporary contract. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities spanning end-to-end payroll for 250 employees and oversight of HR systems to ensure data accuracy and timely payments.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements, and drive continuous improvements across payroll processes and HR data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 4–6+ years of payroll and HR systems experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processes and HR information systems (ADP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for two employee groups, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Oversee payroll compliance, HMRC submissions, P11D reporting and pension reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll calculations cover overtime, sickness, maternity, bonuses and other deductions.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure accurate employee data.
• Drive continuous improvement of payroll and HR systems.
• Oversee onboarding, lifecycle changes, right-to-work checks and employee benefits.
• Provide guidance to employees, managers, and stakeholders while coordinating with external providers.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

HRIS experience

HMRC compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

Deutsche Post in Milton Keynes, UK, is seeking an HR Payroll & Systems Manager on a full-time 15-month temporary contract. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities spanning end-to-end payroll for 250 employees and oversight of HR systems to ensure data accuracy and timely payments.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements, and drive continuous improvements across payroll processes and HR data management.