Payroll Manager

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function in Norwich. The role involves managing a team of six, overseeing payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and proven payroll management experience. This is a full-time office-based position offering a salary between £35k and £45k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a payroll function in a multi-employee environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a payroll team to deliver timely services.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance submissions.
• Act as point of escalation for payroll queries.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel and payroll software

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Position: Payroll Manager

Location: Norwich (Office Based)

Salary: £35k - £45k

Hours: Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function and oversee a team of eight. This role requires strong leadership skills alongside the ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a payroll team of six to deliver timely and accurate payroll services.
• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing, including gross pay, statutory deductions, pensions, holiday pay, and other entitlements.
• Ensure all HMRC submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain high-quality payroll records, files, and compliance documentation.
• Act as the main point of escalation for payroll queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Work closely with the finance team on related tasks such as expenses, supplier invoices, and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements and ensure best practices are followed.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing a payroll function, ideally within a multi-employee environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll software

If you believe you have the right skills and experience for this role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Amelia on (phone number removed) for more information.