Payroll Manager

NET Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NET Recruit is partnering with an established organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager who will own end-to-end payroll operations for around 2,000 colleagues. The role requires strong leadership and expertise across PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments, with a focus on accuracy and control.

You will manage a small payroll team, collaborate with Finance and HR, and drive improvements in systems and processes while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in payroll management within a complex organisation.
• Experience across end-to-end payroll operations and multiple pay groups.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience leading and developing payroll professionals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process across multiple pay groups, ensuring salaries, allowances and deductions are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting and audit requirements to maintain financial accuracy and robust controls.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, PAYE, National Insurance, pension regulations and employment legislation.
• Oversee statutory reporting, year-end payroll processes and payments to third parties.
• Manage payroll systems and administration, including testing and implementing legislative updates.

Skills

Payroll management

End-to-end payroll

Payroll systems

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation knowledge

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Your Company:

NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with an established organisation in their search for an experienced Payroll Manager t to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations within a complex organisation, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, confidentiality and customer service. With responsibility for payroll services covering approximately 2,000 colleagues, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining effective controls, developing the payroll team and improving systems and processes.

Your Role and Responsibilities

While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to:

• Leading the end-to-end payroll process across multiple pay groups, ensuring salaries, allowances, deductions and statutory payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Managing payroll reconciliations, reporting and audit requirements to maintain financial accuracy and robust controls.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, PAYE, National Insurance, pension regulations and employment legislation.
• Overseeing statutory reporting, year-end payroll processes and payments to third parties.
• Managing payroll systems and administration, including testing and implementing legislative updates to maintain system accuracy and effectiveness.
• Providing technical payroll guidance and advice to colleagues, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with Finance, HR and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure the smooth delivery of payroll services.
• Monitoring payroll performance, service standards and key performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Leading payroll audits and ensuring appropriate controls, processes and procedures are maintained.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to payroll systems, processes and controls in line with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Leading, supporting and developing a small payroll team, including a Payroll and Pensions Supervisor and a Payroll Advisor.
• Promoting a responsive, customer-focused payroll service while handling sensitive employee information with discretion and integrity.

What You Will Need to Apply:

• At least five years' experience in payroll management within a complex organisation.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll operations, ideally across multiple pay groups.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing payroll professionals.
• A strong understanding of payroll reconciliations, reporting, audit processes and financial controls.
• Experience managing payroll systems, implementing updates and improving processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior management and colleagues across Finance and HR.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and maintaining high service standards.
• A high level of integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll data.

What You Will Get in Return

In return, you will receive a salary of up to £50,000 and the opportunity to take ownership of a key payroll function within an established organisation. The role offers predominantly remote working, with just one visit per month to the Dorset office, providing flexibility alongside regular contact with the wider business. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated payroll team, influence improvements to systems and processes, and make a meaningful contribution to the accuracy, efficiency and quality of payroll services across the organisation.