Payroll Manager

Farrer Barnes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local employer in South Kent seeks a Senior Consultant in Education Finance Recruitment to oversee payroll for a workforce exceeding 500 employees. The successful candidate will lead a small team, managing the end-to-end payroll process while ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong managerial skills, experience in payroll systems, and a hands-on approach are essential. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management for a large workforce.
• Strong team leadership and management capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of payroll regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for 500+ employees weekly and monthly.
• Manage a payroll team and ensure compliance with policies.
• Review payroll processes and implement improvements.

Skills

Team management

Payroll processing

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment

My client, an instantly recognisable local employer in the South Kent, is offering an excellent opportunity as a Payroll Manager. Reporting into senior finance management, you will be responsible for leading and delivering monthly payroll for both a permanent and temporary work force.

As the ever-expanding organisation has an established brand within its reach, it paves the way for an experienced Payroller to lead the business through its continued growth. This post requires team management skills and the ability to lead from the front with a hands‑on approach.

As the Payroll Manager some of the duties and responsibilities include:

• Processing of end-to-end payroll for 500+ people (weekly and monthly), processing PAYE, NI and tax codes, processing CHAPS and BACS payments.
• Managing a small team and producing reports and ensuring compliance to the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Developing the head office payroll team by ensuring the effective delivery of the transactional services and payroll effectively and accurately.
• Leading and reviewing payroll processes and systems, identifying possible improvements and making recommendations where required.
• Informing the senior management team on potential changes in regulations to ensure compliance in all areas.
• Providing expert advice on any queries from internal employees regarding pensions and making necessary adjustments where possible.
• This role would suit an experienced Payroll Manager that has proven management skills and who is excellent at processing payroll.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.