Payroll Lead | Hybrid UK, Bonus Eligible

Broster Buchanan; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Broster Buchanan is seeking a Payroll Lead in Milton Keynes (hybrid) to oversee the monthly payroll, manage relationships with the external payroll provider, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance. The role requires strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and pensions, plus experience with payroll changes and attention to detail.

A CIPP qualification is advantageous. You will partner with HR and Finance to deliver timely payroll and statutory reporting, while seeking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and pensions.
• Experience overseeing monthly payroll and liaising with external payroll providers.
• Ability to review and validate payroll calculations and signs-off on payroll.
• Experience handling payroll changes for starters, leavers, sickness and holiday adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly payroll process and ensure accurate calculations and employee data.
• Act as main liaison between HR and the external payroll provider to resolve issues.
• Review payroll information and take ownership of final payroll sign-off.
• Manage payroll changes including starters, leavers, sickness, holidays and variable pay.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting (P11Ds, P60s) and pension information.
• Produce accurate payroll and related reporting for the business.

Skills

Payroll management

UK payroll legislation

PAYE & NI knowledge

IR35 knowledge

External payroll bureau experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Process improvement

Education

CIPP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Broster Buchanan is seeking a Payroll Lead in Milton Keynes (hybrid) to oversee the monthly payroll, manage relationships with the external payroll provider, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance. The role requires strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and pensions, plus experience with payroll changes and attention to detail.

A CIPP qualification is advantageous. You will partner with HR and Finance to deliver timely payroll and statutory reporting, while seeking