Payroll Manager

Michael Page; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in Coventry. The role requires ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, managing a payroll team, and optimizing payroll processes. Candidates must have strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in payroll software, preferably Dayforce. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous Pension Scheme

Income Protection & Life Assurance

Share Incentive Plan

Extra Leave Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience leading a payroll team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of payroll and HR legislation for compliance.
• Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Design processes for timely statutory reporting.
• Lead payroll optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Leading payroll teams

Strong problem-solving

Proficiency in payroll software

Advanced Excel skills

Compliance with payroll legislation

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Overview

The Payroll Manager role involves overseeing payroll operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all payroll-related activities. Based in Coventry, this permanent position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual to manage payroll processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain processes to ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting
• Oversee end-to-end payroll tax operations
• Provide expert guidance on tax-related matters
• Ensure payroll processes and controls align with SAO requirements and SOX compliance standards
• Primary point of contact with HMRC
• Lead payroll optimisation initiatives
• Manage, develop, and support the payroll team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring high performance and accuracy

Profile / Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a payroll team within a complex, fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to work on-site across multiple locations
• Strong knowledge of payroll and HR legislation, with the ability to ensure compliance and apply best practice across all processes
• Proficiency with a range of payroll software platforms, with experience in Dayforce considered a strong advantage
• Proven capability to make effective, timely decisions in complex payroll scenarios, supported by strong problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse data, troubleshoot issues, and deliver accurate solutions
• A proactive mindset with a track record of driving process improvements and efficiencies

Job Offer / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Share Incentive Plan
• Hybrid Working - One day per week from home
• Extra Leave Benefits - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Professional Development
• Lifestyle & Retail discounts
• Security & Growth