Payroll Manager

Judicium; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days leave

Extra leave days

Hybrid/UK remote

Learning & Development

Healthcare scheme

Extra annual leave option

Job summary

Judicium is seeking a qualified Payroll Manager to lead our Payroll & Pensions team in Bury. This permanent, hybrid role focuses on delivering accurate, compliant payroll services for clients and developing a high-performing payroll office.

You will manage monthly payrolls, mentor Payroll Officers, and drive process improvements while ensuring HMRC submissions and year-end tasks (P60, P11D) are completed on time.

Qualifications

• CIPP Level 5 qualification or degree in Payroll Management.
• Proven experience managing and developing a payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of current payroll legislation.
• High-level technical payroll expertise.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly client payrolls with full service.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Payroll Officers.
• Organise workloads to meet deadlines and SLAs.
• Act as point of contact for payroll and pension queries.
• Make HMRC submissions and ensure compliance.
• Deliver year-end processes (P60, P11D).
• Identify improvements to internal payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Payroll legislation

Client service

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CIPP Level 5 or Payroll Management degree

Job description

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Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Payroll Manager

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number VN2593

Location City

Location City Bury

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

About us

Are you a commercially minded Payroll Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and delivering an exceptional client service?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Neo People Management is a trusted provider of HR and payroll solutions to schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. We understand the unique challenges faced within the education sector and pride ourselves on delivering proactive operational and strategic HR advice alongside a high-quality payroll and pensions service.

Each month, we pay over 60,000 school-based staff - and behind that is a highly qualified, passionate team dedicated to supporting education.

About the job

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a qualified, people-focused Payroll Manager to join our busy Payroll & Pensions team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front - empowering payroll professionals, driving service excellence, and ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include, but not be limited to:

Managing the preparation of monthly payrolls for clients receiving a full range of services

Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Payroll Officers

Organising workloads to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met

Acting as a key point of contact for client payroll and pension queries

Making HMRC submissions and ensuring full legislative compliance

Delivering year-end processes, including:

P60 production

P11D completion (where applicable)

Identifying and implementing improvements to internal payroll processes

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

CIPP qualification (minimum Level 5 / Degree in Payroll Management)

Proven experience managing and developing a payroll team

Strong, up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation

High-level technical payroll expertise

Excellent communication and client service skills

A collaborative, team-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience working in a payroll bureau environment

Exposure to, or understanding of, the education sector

Working Arrangements

This role offers hybrid working; however:

You'll be required to attend the office daily for the first 6 weeks

Thereafter, a minimum of two office days per week is required

Please note that payroll assessments/tests will form part of the interview process.

What We Offer:

Please note the salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

What We Offer:

Please note the salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

• 36 days annual leave (28 days + bank holidays)

• +1 additional day per year of service (up to 5 extra days)

• Hybrid / remote working options across the UK

• Learning & Development opportunities

• Flexible benefits package, including:

  • Healthcare scheme

  • Option to purchase additional annual leave

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity, champion flexibility, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can thrive.