Payroll Manager

Howett Thorpe; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll service provider in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a team of 6. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, liaise with clients, and ensure compliance with payroll processes. Offering a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, this role supports a hybrid working model post-probation. Key benefits include 25 days holiday and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working post probation

Healthcare package

Car parking onsite

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Essential experience in managing a payroll team.
• Desirable experience in payroll bureau.

Responsibilities

• Manage a payroll team of 6 and support client queries.
• Oversee team workload and ensure smooth operations.
• Report business dynamics including costs and revenues.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Team management

Job description

This growing, outsourced payroll provider based in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team. You will be joining a dynamic organisation that offers a professional & quality service. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working scheme (post completion of a 3 month notice period) as well as offering other brilliant working benefits. A fantastic role for an experienced Payroll Manager that is looking for their next challenge.

Job Title

Payroll Manager

Job Type

Permanent, full time

Location

Milton Keynes

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Reference no

15935

Payroll Manager Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working- post completion of probation
• Healthcare package
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Payroll Manager About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Payroll and will be managing a team of 6. This role requires strong leadership as well as experience in managing a variety of clients. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a payroll team of 6 and supporting with any client queries.
• Manage team workload and payroll allocation, ensuring the smooth running of the team.
• Report the business dynamics of the team (including team cost, team revenues and team cost of production per payslip)
• Ensure controls of payroll processes are regularly reviewed and up to date.
• Monitor daily operations and preparation reports as required to include agree KPI s and resource utilisation.
• Liaising with clients and holding meetings when necessary.
• Work with migration and implementation, defining the customer journey and handover agreement.
• Conduct performance appraisals, creating development plans for each team member and regular reviews against objectives.
• Ensure departmental compliance with statutory and pension scheme requirements.

The successful Payroll Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in managing a payroll team is essential
• Experience in payroll bureau is desirable
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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