Payroll Manager

Reed Technology; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Christmas closure

Birthday leave

Matched pension contributions 5%

Life assurance

Holiday purchase/sell

Job summary

Reed Technology in Bristol is seeking a Payroll Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You will deliver UK payrolls for around 1,200 employees and lead a payroll team member, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, effective stakeholder management, and proficiency with payroll systems and Excel. Hybrid working with flexible hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Delivery of UK payrolls for ~1,200 employees.
• Experience leading payroll team member.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE/NI/RTI).
• Proficient with payroll systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of multiple UK payrolls.
• Lead, support and develop a payroll team member.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and pension auto-enrolment.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, controls and audit requirements.
• Build relationships with Finance, HR and external providers.
• Produce payroll reports and support payroll-related projects.
• Drive process improvements and payroll efficiency.
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Payroll systems

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Manager

Central Bristol (Hybrid Working)

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Up to £45,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a successful organisation based in Central Bristol on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a hands-on role responsible for the delivery of multiple UK payrolls for approximately 1,200 employees, while also managing and developing a payroll team member. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll work closely with Finance, HR, employees and external providers to ensure an efficient and compliant payroll service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end processing of multiple UK payrolls
• Lead, support and develop a payroll team member
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI, RTI and pension auto-enrolment
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, controls and audit requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Produce payroll reports and support payroll-related projects
• Drive process improvements and enhance payroll efficiency
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries

About You:

• Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Previous team management or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong payroll systems and Excel skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Benefits:

• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas closure and birthday leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• Option to buy or sell holiday

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to join a collaborative organisation where payroll plays a key role in supporting the wider business.