Payroll Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead their payroll team in Cardiff. This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with legislation, and driving service improvements. You will oversee payroll processing, collaborate with HR and finance teams, and contribute to strategic discussions. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid working model and a chance to make a significant impact in a complex organization. If you have a passion for payroll management and want to be part of a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

£250 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll in a complex organization.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring service excellence.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff.
• Drive service improvements, automation, and modernization of payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll Management

Payroll Legislation Knowledge

Team Leadership

System Implementation

Data Management

Service Improvement

Job description

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff, seeking a talented Payroll Manager to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find the role details below.

Role: Payroll Manager

Salary: £22.65 – 26.52 per hour (PAYE), £25-£29.79 per hour (Umbrella)

Working: Hybrid

Location: Cardiff

Contract: 3 months ongoing

Role Overview:

• Proven experience managing payroll in a complex organization.
• 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 modernization of payroll operations.
• Lead on pension auto-enrollment 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.

If you are interested in the role or know someone who might be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions via phone or email. UK Service Care Solutions offers a £250 referral bonus! If someone you refer is placed into work and completes their probationary period, you will receive £250.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to ask.