Payroll Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Payroll Manager in a vibrant company that values diversity and innovation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate payroll for a global workforce, managing payroll across multiple countries including the UK, US, and Australia. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also generous professional development opportunities. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model while contributing to a friendly team that values your expertise and insights. Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, making a real impact in the media industry.

Benefits

Uncapped Leave

Profit Sharing Bonus

Referral Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Share Purchase Opportunity

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in payroll administration, including management.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end pay cycle across multiple international payrolls.
• Ensure compliance and monitor employee global mobility.

Skills

UK Payroll Knowledge

International Payroll Management

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Project Participation

Education

CIPP Qualifications

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a highly efficient and talented team managing international payrolls.

What you'll be doing

As Payroll Manager, you’ll join our friendly team to ensure our 3000+ staff get paid accurately and on time. This unique opportunity offers generous professional development while managing UK, US, Canada, French, Czech, and Australian payrolls— including benefits, shares, and pensions.

1. Oversee and assist with the administration of the end-to-end pay cycle across 5 international payrolls.
2. Work closely with the People Team to ensure accurate payroll output of SLAM processes & benefit contributions.
3. Serve as the key point of contact for our managed service payroll provider—monitor SLA & KPIs.
4. Lead operational support on ad-hoc projects aligned with strategic priorities set by senior management.
5. Ensure compliance of contingent workforce engagement as a stakeholder.
6. Monitor employee global mobility and report to relevant authorities as necessary.
7. Act as SME for answering escalated queries and troubleshooting issues.
8. Develop team members by sharing knowledge and supporting senior management with compliance and governance obligations.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK and international end-to-end payroll, excellent IT skills, and great attention to detail. You will bring extensive operational experience in payroll and people management.

Proven track record in project participation at various career stages is desirable.

CIPP qualifications are preferred, along with US payroll experience and understanding of the challenges faced by a globally mobile staff base. Knowledge of IR35 and local equivalents is a plus; Dayforce HRIS experience is ideal.

• 5+ years experience in payroll administration, with at least 2+ years in management.
• International payroll experience.

What's in it for you

The salary range is £40,000 - £60,000.

This role can be hybrid from our Bath Office (three days in-office, two remote) or fully remote within the UK.

Additional perks include:

• Uncapped leave to manage your workload and time.
• Profit sharing bonus when targets are met.
• Referral rewards for bringing new talent.
• Wellbeing support through our Colleague Assistance Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares via our Share Incentive Plan.

Internal job family level: P5.

Who are we…

We’re Future, a global leader in specialist media with over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands. We provide trusted, expert content to educate and inspire action through our websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

We have ambitious growth plans and seek driven individuals to join us on this journey.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We celebrate diversity, believing it sparks ideas, fuels creativity, and drives innovation. Our workplace is built on respect, fairness, and empowerment for all.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. It’s about what you bring and ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.

A diverse team benefits everyone—because the future is inclusive.

Need accommodations?

Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best experience for you. Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.