Payroll Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Payroll Manager to spearhead payroll operations for a large workforce. This role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals with strong leadership capabilities who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will oversee the entire payroll process, ensuring compliance with legislation while managing a dedicated team. If you're proactive and results-driven, this is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career and make a significant impact in payroll management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management for large teams.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll for approximately 6,000 employees ensuring accuracy.
• Lead the payroll team and implement process improvements.

Skills

Payroll Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel

Payroll Legislation Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Tools

Payroll Systems

Job description

Payroll Manager - £35,000 | Cardiff | Site-Based | Leadership (direct reports)

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll operations and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills to join a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 6,000 employees.

• Ensure all payroll data, including starter, leaver, and change forms, is accurately processed.

• Manage the upload of weekly and monthly hours and verify accuracy.

• Calculate and process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP.

• Monitor and action tax code and student loan updates from HMRC.

• Oversee the processing of P46/P45 tax forms.

• Ensure compliance with payroll-related legislation and internal policies.

• Review payroll trial runs, identify discrepancies, and implement corrections.

• Manage BACS payments and deductions, including AOE/CSA orders and voluntary contributions.

• Handle payroll queries from employees and third parties efficiently.

• Generate and analyze payroll reports for senior management and other departments.

• Lead, support, and develop the payroll team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.

• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance payroll operations.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll management, handling high-volume payroll.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a payroll team.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems and best practices.

• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to generate detailed payroll reports.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are a proactive and results-driven payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career, our client would love to hear from you! Apply today.