Payroll Manager

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization based in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for around 10,000 workers weekly. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and 80% remote work after probation. Ideal candidates should have a CIPP qualification and a proven track record in managing large payroll functions with a focus on compliance and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent pension contributions

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification is essential.
• Experience in managing the full payroll cycle for large clients is required.
• Must have strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a growing payroll team.
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations ensuring compliance.
• Drive improvements through process innovation.

Skills

Leading a high-volume payroll function

Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Confidence in using payroll software

Proactive, tech-savvy mindset

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Payroll software (Infinity)

Job description

Payroll Manager

• Permanent Role
• Full time Position
• Location: Birmingham City Centre (80% remote after probation)
• Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits

What s on Offer

Joining this organisation means becoming part of a supportive, people-first culture. Here s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus.
• 80% remote working after probation.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Excellent pension contributions.
• Fantastic team environment a genuinely great group of people to work with.
• A unique opportunity to build and shape a payroll function within a growing business.

About the Business

We are proud to be working exclusively with this client to recruit for a brand-new role within the business an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join the team during a period of organic growth.

This professional services organisation brings a fresh approach to workforce management, offering tailored solutions that save time, reduce costs, and keep teams happy. Whether it s full-service payroll support, HR administration, or smarter ways to manage employee benefits, they ve got it covered, and their team is growing

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you ll play a key role in shaping and leading the payroll function, overseeing a high-volume, fast-paced operation that processes payroll for around 10,000 workers per week across both the public and practice sectors.

You ll be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting a growing payroll team, providing guidance and development.
• Managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy at all times.
• Driving improvements through process innovation, system efficiencies, and best practices.
• Working closely with internal teams and clients to deliver excellent service.
• Staying up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Championing the use of technology to improve payroll delivery.

About You

We re looking for a forward-thinker someone motivated by change and passionate about delivering excellence in payroll. You will bring:

• CIPP qualification (essential).
• Proven experience in leading a high-volume payroll function managing the full payroll cycle for a large portfolio of clients
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Confidence in using payroll software and systems (experience with Infinity would be a plus, but not essential).
• A proactive, tech-savvy mindset with the ability to implement change and streamline processes.

How to Apply

If you re a Payroll Manager ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking, growing organisation, we d love to hear from you. Apply today! Contact (url removed) or contact me on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed)