Payroll Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Contributory pension

Staff discounts

Regular social events

Ongoing training

Free parking

Job summary

Headliners Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a hybrid role in the UK. You will own payroll across two UK entities, handling end-to-end processes and ensuring timely, compliant payments.

The role requires strong Workday proficiency, deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and collaboration with HR and Finance to deliver accurate payroll and related reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Strong Workday payroll experience is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and Office 365 skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transitions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for two UK companies.
• Process salaries, bonuses, commissions, benefits, pensions and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, payroll legislation and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports along with P45s, P60s and P11Ds.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and auditors.
• Administer private medical and pension schemes.
• Maintain and improve payroll processes using Workday.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll

Workday payroll

UK payroll legislation

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Payroll implementations

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Manager Hayes (Hybrid) Perm - £55-60K plus 10% bonus and great bens

Join a market-leading international consumer brand as an experienced Payroll Manager, taking ownership of payroll across two UK entities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative HR and Finance team, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UK legislation.

The Role

You’ll manage the full payroll function from start to finish, acting as the go‑to expert for payroll queries while working closely with HR and Finance. This is a hands‑on role with plenty of autonomy and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for two UK companies.
• Process salaries, bonuses, commissions, benefits, pensions and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, payroll legislation and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports along with P45s, P60s and P11Ds.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and auditors.
• Administer private medical and pension schemes.
• Maintain and improve payroll processes using Workday.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Strong Workday payroll experience is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and Office 365 skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transitions is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (4 office / 1 home)
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Contributory pension
• Staff discounts
• Regular social events and team activities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Free parking

If you’re an experienced Payroll professional looking to join a successful international business with a supportive culture and excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you.