Payroll Manager

Parkside Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

25 days leave

On-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Parkside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a busy end-to-end payroll function across two UK entities. Based in Hayes/Uxbridge, Middlesex, the role offers hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day from home) and a collaborative HR team environment.

You will manage the complete payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and HMRC compliance while building strong relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience handling payroll from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain payroll matters clearly.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using Workday would be highly advantageous; other payroll systems acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end monthly payroll for two UK entities.
• Processing salary changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits and statutory payments.
• Ensuring payroll data is accurate, compliant and submitted within deadlines.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all payroll-related queries.
• Liaising with HMRC and external providers where required.
• Preparing payroll reports and supporting month-end reconciliations.
• Producing P45s, P60s and P11Ds.
• Managing pension submissions and reconciliations.
• Administering the company private medical scheme.
• Supporting internal and external payroll audits.
• Working closely with HR and Finance to continually improve payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

UK payroll legislation

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hayes/ Uxbridge Middlesex (4 days office / 1 day home working)

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking to take ownership of a busy, end-to-end payroll function within a well-established international business?

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a collaborative HR team, taking full responsibility for delivering accurate and compliant payroll across two UK companies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, building strong relationships across the business and ensuring employees receive an exceptional payroll service.

The Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will manage the complete payroll cycle from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations and employment legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end monthly payroll for two UK entities.
• Processing salary changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits and statutory payments.
• Ensuring payroll data is accurate, compliant and submitted within deadlines.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all payroll-related queries.
• Liaising with HMRC and external providers where required.
• Preparing payroll reports and supporting month-end reconciliations.
• Producing P45s, P60s and P11Ds.
• Managing pension submissions and reconciliations.
• Administering the company private medical scheme.
• Supporting internal and external payroll audits.
• Working closely with HR and Finance to continually improve payroll processes.

About You

• A minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience handling payroll from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and confidently.
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Experience using Workday would be highly advantageous, however we will also consider exceptional payroll professionals with extensive end-to-end payroll experience gained using other payroll systems.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• 25 days annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working (4 days office, Fridays from home)

If you're a dedicated payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, thrives on accuracy and wants to join a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.