Payroll Manager

Meridian Business Support; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Bournemouth to handle payroll operations for over 400 employees. The role requires strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and involves improving processes while managing employee queries. This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Life cover

Qualifications

• Relevant payroll administration and management experience.
• Extensive understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise payroll operations for 400+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory requirements.
• Generate and analyse payroll reports for management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Payroll administration experience

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Tools

IRIS Cascade

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing company. Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join the team based in Bournemouth.

The role:

1. Manage and supervise payroll operations, including the preparation, distribution, and reporting of monthly payrolls for 400+ employees.
2. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension schemes, and other statutory requirements. Routine training will be provided.
3. Maintain and update the IRIS Cascade payroll and HR system to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing.
4. Generate and analyse payroll reports for management, including summaries, tax liabilities, and end-of-year reports.
5. Address and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee queries, and issues.
6. Identify and implement payroll process improvements to streamline operations and enhance accuracy.
7. Support external audits related to payroll.
8. Coordinate with department and depot managers, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and managing administrative tasks related to employee departures.
9. Manage administrative tasks related to benefits-in-kind, pensions, Christmas vouchers, savings clubs, loans, and salary sacrifice benefits.

About you:

1. Relevant payroll administration and management experience.
2. Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
3. Extensive understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
4. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Strong communication skills to explain complex payroll concepts.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and discretion handling sensitive information.
7. Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

This is a full-time, on-site role working 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience). Benefits include holiday entitlement, pension, life cover, and more.

Please contact Gemma at Meridian on (phone number removed) to apply or email (url removed).

Meridian Business Support acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.