Payroll Manager

ADAPTABLE RECRUITMENT; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Chorley for a 3-6 month hybrid contract with potential for permanency. The successful candidate will build in-house payroll capabilities from the ground up while ensuring compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include leading the payroll setup, assessing current processes, and developing documentation. Strong leadership and consultative skills are essential for this role. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing payroll functions from the ground up.
• Ability to advise on payroll processes and compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of an in-house payroll function.
• Assess current arrangements and provide recommendations.
• Advise on and implement appropriate payroll systems.
• Develop payroll procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with HR and Finance.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Leadership

Consultative approach

System implementation

Job description

Payroll Manager

3-6 Month FTC (Temp to Perm)

Chorley

Hybrid working pattern

£50,000 - £55,000

About the Role :

Adaptable Recruitment are seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to join a growing business in Chorley on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role. This role has been created to provide expert guidance and leadership in establishing an in-house payroll function from the ground up, as the business currently has no internal payroll capability.

The successful candidate will act in a consultative capacity, advising on the structure, systems, processes, and resources required to successfully bring payroll in-house and ensure it is fully compliant and scalable for the future.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end setup of an in-house payroll function from scratch
• Assess current arrangements and provide recommendations on payroll structure, resourcing, and timelines
• Advise on and implement appropriate payroll systems and controls
• Develop payroll procedures, policies, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Work closely with HR and Finance to align payroll processes with wider business needs
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal stakeholders