Payroll Manager

Staines Search Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new office facilities

Excellent holiday allowance

Job summary

Staines Search Ltd is seeking a Payroll Manager in Dartford to take ownership of the payroll function for around 600 employees. The role involves managing monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, and supporting the payroll transition from Sage to UKG.

The position offers either a part-time payroll-focused arrangement or a full-time role combining payroll with broader finance duties, with a brand-new office and excellent holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll for a medium-to-large workforce.
• Ability to handle complex payroll calculations and variable pay elements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process the monthly payroll for approximately 600 employees.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on time.
• Calculate pay across departments, contracts and pay structures.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Complex calculations

Payroll legislation

UKG/HRIS experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on ownership

Finance interaction

Tools

Sage

UKG

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