Payroll Manager

Absolute Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager on a 24-month fixed-term contract based in Farnborough. This hands-on role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of payroll professionals while implementing system improvements.

Benefits

Modern office with hybrid working options

Yearly bonus package

Excellent pension

Enhanced holiday package including wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and internal policies.
• Oversee a team of 6 payroll professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

ADP

Sage

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An opportunity to join a growing and transforming business during a period of improvements as a payroll manager.

Payroll Manager
Location: Farnborough, Surrey
Salary:£65,000-£75,000
24-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead an experienced team of payroll officers baesd in Farnborough on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of the day-to-day payroll function while the current Payroll Manager is seconded onto a major internal project.

This is a hands-on payroll manager position that involves manual processes. This role will develop over the contract with systems improvements and T&A changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and internal policies
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate reporting
• Manage payroll queries and provide support to employees and managers
• Oversee a team of 6 experienced payroll professionals
• Liaise with external providers, including pension and benefit partners
• Support with year-end processes, including P60s and P11Ds

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar payroll management role
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Sage, or similar)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys managing payroll operations independently and thrives in a collaborative, professional environment.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team
• Modern office in Farnborough with hybrid working options (min 1 office day)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact over a significant period
• Yearly bonus package, excellent pension, enhanced holiday package including wellbeing days.