Payroll Manager

Symbro; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-brand business located in Bideford, North Devon, is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations office-based. The role involves managing payroll cycles across four franchise brands while ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll management experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers a supportive working environment and opportunities to influence payroll processes.

Benefits

Salary dependent on experience

Free Parking

Discount on selected brands

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Proven payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full payroll cycles across four franchise brands.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with legislation.
• Produce payroll reports and manage submissions to authorities.
• Maintain and develop payroll policies and procedures.
• Act as the go-to expert for payroll queries.
• Work closely with Finance for accurate records.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Payroll management experience

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Proficiency in payroll systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

SAGE processes

Job description

Payroll Manager

Symbro Group Ltd Office-based, Bideford (North Devon)

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking to play a key role in a growing, multi-brand business? Symbro Ltd is seeking a confident and detail-driven Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, working from our Bideford head office.

This is a permanent, office-based role offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact within a fast-paced franchise environment.

The Role

You'll manage the payroll function end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency across multiple brands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing full payroll cycles across four franchise brands
• Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with current legislation
• Producing payroll reports and managing submissions to relevant authorities
• Maintaining and developing payroll policies and procedures
• Acting as the go-to expert for payroll queries
• Working closely with the Finance department to ensure accurate records
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security at all times

About You

You'll be an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a structured but dynamic environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven payroll management experience
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Confident communication skills
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SAGE processes desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• Salary dependent on experience
• Permanent, office-based role in Bideford, North Devon
• Opportunity to work across four established brands
• Supportive, professional working environment
• Scope to influence payroll processes and standards across the business
• Free Parking
• Discount on selected brands