Payroll Manager

Select Offshore; Billericay; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Incentive Trips

Breakfast Club

Lunch Club

Annual Leave Entitlement

Maternity & Paternity Pay

Pension Scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Offshore and Marine is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and manage a team. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing for both internal staff and contractors while complying with legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, expertise in payroll, and experience with payroll software like Xero. Competitive benefits and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll role, ideally with exposure to both internal and contractor payrolls.
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience in a payroll or finance team.
• Thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation; knowledge of international payroll regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Payroll Administrators.
• Oversee the processing of internal employee payroll.
• Ensure compliance with IR35 and international payroll legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Experience in payroll

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Tools

Xero

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Select Offshore

About us…

Select Offshore is an industry leader in Renewables, Offshore and Marine recruitment, and the winners of Agency of the Year 2024, and Best Places to Work 2024. Our growth trajectory has been extraordinary over the past few years, and we’re excited to keep adding to our teams in 2025.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Payroll Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll operations for both our internal staff and contractor workforce. You'll manage a team of Payroll Administrators, ensuring accurate and timely processing of multiple payroll cycles across international markets.

What will you do?

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of Payroll Administrators, providing ongoing training, guidance, and performance management
• Drive team efficiency and foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and service excellence
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll queries or issues within the team

Internal Payroll

• Oversee the processing of internal employee payroll, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company policies
• Liaise with HR admin and Finance to ensure accurate data capture for new starters, leavers, bonuses, benefits, pensions, and statutory payments
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure timely submission of PAYE, pensions, and other statutory returns

Contractor Payroll

• Oversee the contractor payroll process managed by the team, ensuring accuracy across multiple international jurisdictions
• Ensure timely payment to contractors and accurate generation of remittances, timesheet processing, and margin reporting
• Ensure compliance with IR35 and international payroll legislation as relevant
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to resolve contractor queries and maintain a high level of service

Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance payroll systems and processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency
• Ensure all payroll processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and GDPR regulations
• Partner with Finance, HR on audits, system upgrades, and legislative changes

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a payroll role, ideally with exposure to both internal and contractor payrolls
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience in a payroll or finance team
• Thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation; knowledge of international payroll regulations is a plus
• Experience with payroll software (Xero ideally), and strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach

What we can offer you…

• Training & Development – We are committed to ensuring all employees have as many opportunities as possible to grow and develop
• Incentive Trips – Our top performing employees have the opportunity to attend incentive trips in the UK and abroad, which have previously been in Monaco and Ibiza!
• Breakfast Club – Each month we hold a breakfast club for our top performers, including our support staff, rewarding the effort of those working hard to go the extra mile
• Lunch Club - Each quarter, we hold a London Lunch Club or our top performers, including our support staff, rewarding the effort of those working hard to go the extra mile

Other benefits include:

• Annual Leave Entitlement
• Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Pension Scheme

If you want a job that treats you like the asset you are – this is the one!

Apply today, or send over your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Administrative

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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