Payroll Manager

Pure Gym Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in the UK is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the U.S. payroll function from Leeds. The ideal candidate has a professional payroll qualification and at least 3 years of senior payroll experience. Responsibilities include processing payroll for around 700 staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial support. This role offers hybrid working and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1

Hybrid working

Personal private healthcare

Life insurance

Company pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in payroll management.
• At least 3 years' experience in a senior payroll position.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 700 staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal payroll regulations.
• Support the finance team at month-end with reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Ability to work under pressure

Collaboration skills

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Job description

The PureGym Way

PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 600+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We're proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture.

• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
• Life insurance x4
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
• Great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave

The Role

Location: Leeds (3 days in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Type: Full Time

Contract type: Perm

Application: Closing date 9th November (early applications encouraged)

We are seeking a new Payroll Manager to take full ownership of our U.S. weekly payroll function, working from Leeds, UK. This role will report into our US Finance Manager, also based in Leeds.

Key duties will include:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for c.700 staff (and growing), ensuring accuracy and compliance with the relevant state and federal laws
• Weekly reporting for Operations, in a timely manner, with key KPIs
• Reconciliation of payroll taxes on a weekly & monthly basis, ensuring payments are collected on time and in line with statutory regulations
• Reconciliation of employee benefit schemes, with ad-hoc reporting and submissions as required
• Processing and reporting of employee expenses
• Supporting the wider finance team at month end with reporting for both bonus provisions & accruals
• Supporting the field teams with operational KPIs and ad-hoc reporting
• Dealing with employee queries around pay in an efficient and timely manner
• Processing of garnishments and wage attachments
• Processing of year end submissions for payroll taxes
• Ensuring the business remains compliant with statutory regulations, across pay rates, taxes, benefits & pensions (401K). This is calculated through our system - Paylocity.
• Other admin related tasks as required

The Person

The successful candidate will be someone with a professional qualification (CIPP or equivalent), and with at least 3 years' experience in a senior payroll position. Experience in a fast paced, high-growth environment is essential, alongside experience in integration of payroll systems, or project related tasks around automation and transformation. We'll need someone who:

• Can look at reporting and spot potential errors prior to submission
• Look at streamlining processes to improve efficiency
• Is happy to work autonomously
• Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Is a team player, maintaining both a professional and collaborative relationship with all departments, key stakeholders and 3rd parties

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is 'Everybody Welcome' and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.