Payroll Manager

Service Care Solutions; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to enhance their payroll operations. This role involves leading a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and driving service improvements. You will collaborate closely with HR and finance teams to ensure efficient onboarding and payroll processing. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence HR projects and contribute to strategic discussions. If you are passionate about payroll management and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll in a complex organization is essential.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and employee benefits is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll team and oversee accurate payroll processing.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams on payroll-related tasks.

Skills

Payroll Management

Payroll Legislation Knowledge

Team Leadership

Data Management

Process Improvement

Education

Relevant Degree in Finance or HR

Tools

Payroll Software

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant at Service Care Solutions

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff who are looking for a talented Payroll Manager to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Payroll Manager.

Working: Hybrid.

Location: Cardiff.

Contract: 3 months ongoing.

Role Overview:

• Proven experience managing payroll in a complex organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and employee benefits.
• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring service excellence.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff.
• Act as payroll lead on new system implementations and process changes.
• Work with HR and recruitment teams to ensure accurate onboarding and pay setup.
• Provide expertise on complex pay areas (e.g. multiple jobs, leave, maternity, sickness, pensions, AVCs, leavers).
• Collaborate with HR, pensions, and finance teams on system and data management.
• Drive service improvements, automation, and modernisation of payroll operations.
• Lead on pension auto-enrolment and payroll-related audits.
• Produce regular payroll reports for internal use.
• Contribute to HR leadership discussions and strategy.
• Play a key role in HR projects involving pay and data integration.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance