Payroll Manager

Confidential; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new offices

Excellent holiday allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Payroll Manager to own the payroll for approximately 600 employees across a diverse workforce. Based in brand-new offices in Dartford, you will manage the monthly payroll, ensure accuracy and deadlines, and support the transition from Sage Payroll to UKG HR as part of a payroll transformation project.

This role offers either a part-time focus on payroll management or a full-time position combining payroll with wider finance duties alongside the Finance Manager, with

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Able to handle complex payroll calculations and variable pay elements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll for ~600 employees.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and deadlines.
• Handle variable pay elements (bonuses, overtime, etc.).
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Support UKG integration and system enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Collaborative

Tools

Sage

UKG HR

Job description

Payroll Manager

Location: Dartford
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered
Working Pattern: Office-based

The Opportunity

I am recruiting for a Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function for approximately 600 employees across a diverse workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team in brand-new offices, with an excellent holiday allowance and the chance to play a key role in an exciting payroll transformation project.

The business is currently transitioning from Sage Payroll to the integrated payroll function within UKG HR, which will automate a number of manual processes and help streamline payroll operations.

This position can be offered on either:

• A part-time basis focused solely on payroll management, or
• A full-time basis combining payroll responsibilities with wider finance support duties alongside the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process the monthly payroll for approximately 600 employees.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Calculate pay across multiple departments, contracts, and pay structures.
• Administer variable payroll elements including bonuses, average earnings calculations, overtime, and other adjustments.
• Liaise with managers to ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date.
• Resolve payroll queries from employees and management.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of the UKG integrated payroll system.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation within payroll processes.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation data as required.

Additional Responsibilities (Full-Time Option)

• Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance administration.
• Assist with purchase ledger, reconciliations, and other accounting tasks.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll.

About You

• Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll.
• Confident handling payrolls with complex calculations and variable pay elements.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Experience using payroll systems, ideally Sage and/or UKG (or similar HRIS/payroll platforms).
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with managers across the business.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on role and taking ownership of payroll processes.
• Finance experience would be advantageous for candidates seeking the full‑time opportunity.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 40,000- 45,000
• Full‑time or part‑time flexibility.
• Excellent holiday allowance.
• Brand‑new office facilities.
• Opportunity to play a key role in an exciting payroll system implementation and transformation project.
• Long‑term career stability within a growing business.