Payroll Manager

Dalcour Maclaren; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A key player in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry is seeking a part-time Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processes in the UK and provide support for Irish payroll compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing payroll, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and advanced skills in Workday and Excel. This role offers an opportunity for growth into a Reward & Payroll Manager position, enhancing benefits and strategies for the business. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working

Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Free on‑site parking

Cycle to work scheme

26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave

4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll for a medium-to-large business.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Workday is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all UK employees.
• Oversee Irish payroll in collaboration with external accountants.
• Administer payroll through Workday including salaries and pensions.

Skills

Payroll management experience

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Workday experience

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

Payroll Manager (Part‑time)

We're looking for a Payroll Manager to join our People Team on a part‑time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a business that's experiencing sustained growth, where your expertise will help shape the future of our payroll and reward strategy. In this role, you will manage the payroll process end‑to‑end for the UK and oversee Irish payroll in partnership with external accountants, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. You will also support data‑driven initiatives such as Gender Pay Gap reporting and salary benchmarking, and as we continue to grow, there will be scope for the role to expand into a Reward & Payroll Manager position, taking on broader responsibilities in benefits and reward strategy, allowing you to increase the number of hours you wish to work.

As a Payroll Manager, you will:

• Manage the end‑to‑end payroll process for all UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.
• Oversee Irish payroll in collaboration with external accountants, ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation and reporting requirements.
• Administer payroll through our ERP system (Workday), including salaries, pensions, statutory deductions, benefits, and starter/leaver processes.
• Maintain data integrity and financial security across all payroll activities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and variance checks between payroll and HR systems.
• Respond to employee queries regarding pay and deductions promptly and professionally.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies, leveraging automation where possible.
• Support key data projects including Gender Pay Gap analysis and salary benchmarking, providing insights to inform decision‑making.
• Use advanced Excel skills to manage, analyse, and present payroll and benefits data effectively.
• Collaborate with the People Team to explore opportunities for expanding the role into reward and benefits administration as the business grows.
• Always maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing payroll for a medium‑to‑large business.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Irish payroll processes and legislation (or willingness to learn).
• Experience with Workday (essential).
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our 'Flexible Advantage' supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on‑site parking in non‑city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras - discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 1 years' service)
• Sabbatical Policy (after 3 years' service)
• Professional development - paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company‑wide events every year, plus multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.