Payroll Leader - Hybrid, 300+ Employees, Career Growth

Global CTS Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in Thame. This hybrid role entails managing complex payrolls for over 300 employees and mentoring the payroll team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a bureau or accountancy setting, alongside strong compliance and process improvement skills. This leadership role promises career development opportunities as part of succession planning for the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years payroll experience in a management/senior role.
• Experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice.
• Track record of managing large payrolls of 300+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of employee pension administration.
• Experience of payroll software transitions or major project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and deliver accurate weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Manage payroll for multiple clients with complex payrolls of 300+ employees.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Resolve complex payroll queries professionally.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Compliance knowledge

Education

CIPP qualification or studying towards

Tools

Payroll software

HMRC guidelines knowledge

Job description

A UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in Thame. This hybrid role entails managing complex payrolls for over 300 employees and mentoring the payroll team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a bureau or accountancy setting, alongside strong compliance and process improvement skills. This leadership role promises career development opportunities as part of succession planning for the team.