Payroll Manager

Artis Recruitment; Gorseinon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee UK payroll operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, managing payroll processing, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with payroll systems and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll processing and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage UK payroll operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD or CIPP qualification level 5

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage our UK payroll operations. You will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, reporting, and analysis, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and tax regulations. You will work closely with HR and Finance teams to maintain accurate employee records and support continuous improvement across payroll processes.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in payroll processing and analysis, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations, and proficiency in payroll systems and Excel. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. You will also demonstrate high attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to write and present information clearly. A CIPD or CIPP qualification to level 5, or working towards this, is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, hybrid working – 3 days a week out of the Swansea office, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative team.