Payroll Manager

Blue Arrow; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

52 days leave

Onsite restaurant

Staff discounts

Supportive leadership

Payroll function development

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll for around 600 staff across multiple sites. Reporting to the Head of HR, this newly created role offers hybrid working and visibility as the payroll SME.

You will manage monthly payroll, RTI submissions, pensions and auto-enrolment, ensure HMRC compliance and accuracy, and collaborate with HR and Finance to develop the payroll function.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience across multiple sites.
• Experience handling salaried and hourly payrolls.
• Knowledge of HMRC, pensions, and auto-enrolment.
• Strong accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
• Experience with payroll systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing from start to finish.
• Process payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Handle overtime, deductions, and RTI submissions.
• Ensure HMRC compliance and legislative accuracy.
• Prepare year-end payroll activities and reports.
• Support pension administration and auto-enrolment.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll systems.

Skills

End-to-end payroll experience

HMRC legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can take full ownership of payroll within a growing business?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful organisation that employs approximately 600 staff across multiple UK locations. This is a newly created role, reporting directly to the Head of HR, offering the chance to become the business's subject matter expert for all payroll-related matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can think on their feet and takes pride in delivering an accurate, efficient payroll service.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000


• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)


• Flexible start and finish times


• 52 days annual leave


• Subsidised onsite restaurant


• Staff discount scheme


• Supportive and collaborative leadership team


• Opportunity to shape and develop the payroll function

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees across multiple sites.

Duties will include:

• Managing monthly payroll processing from start to finish


• Processing payroll for both salaried and hourly paid employees


• Managing overtime, deductions, statutory payments and payroll adjustments


• Ensuring HMRC compliance and legislative accuracy


• Processing RTI submissions and year-end activities


• Managing pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements


• Reconciling payroll information and producing reports


• Acting as the key point of contact for payroll queries


• Working closely with HR and Finance teams


• Supporting the ongoing implementation and development of payroll systems

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• End-to-end payroll experience


• Experience managing complex payrolls involving both salaried and hourly paid employees


• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• A proactive, hands-on approach


• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience gained within sectors such as manufacturing, food production, logistics, distribution, hospitality, retail or other operationally focused environments would be highly advantageous.