Payroll Manager

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll management for approximately 2000 employees in the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, managing external payroll relationships, and supporting the HR team with payroll-related processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK payroll regulations, and excellent attention to detail. This role offers a collaborative environment to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payrolls for approx. 2000 employees.
• Liaise with external payroll bureaus for accurate processing.
• Act as a key contact for payroll-related employee queries.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of UK payroll processes

Payroll software experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Ability to multi-task

High level of integrity

Tools

Payroll software

Finance Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of our client's UK&I payrolls. In this role, you’ll manage data accuracy, liaise with third-party providers, and ensure that all employees are paid correctly and on time. You’ll also play a key part in supporting the wider HR Team with payroll-related processes, data integrity, and systems improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive payroll professional to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the initial run and checking of monthly payrolls for approx. 2000 employees
• Liaise with external payroll bureaus to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related employee queries.
• Manage expenses processes from end-to-end.
• Work with the HR Team to ensure all payroll data is transferred accurately and on time.
• Administer maternity, paternity, and parental leave processes.
• Post and reconcile payrolls within the Finance Systems.
• Implement annual pay rises, ensuring compliance with budget and legal requirements.
• Ensure pension processes are compliant across all regions.
• Provide accurate payroll cost data for budgets and forecasts.
• Champion continuous improvement within payroll systems and processes.

Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes, compliance, and legislation
• Experience with payroll software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong data management and auditing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and external providers.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.
• Adaptable and open to new systems, processes, and continuous improvement.