Payroll Manager

Premier; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 45 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Premier in London is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own the end-to-end payroll function for around 2,000 employees. The role involves leading a payroll team, ensuring accurate processing of PAYE, NI, pensions, and salary sacrifice, and delivering HMRC-compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK payroll knowledge, experience with payroll systems and advanced Excel skills, and a track record of improving payroll processes in a charity or not-for-profit setting.

Qualificações

• Experience managing end-to-end monthly payroll for circa 2,000 employees.
• Experience leading or supervising a payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pensions.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll for circa 2,000 employees.
• Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance and development.
• Oversee payroll processes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime and deductions.
• Ensure accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and salary sacrifice.
• Handle monthly and year-end payroll activities, HMRC reporting and reconciliations.
• Oversee pension administration and employee records.
• Produce payroll reports and management information for Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies; support process improvements.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

High-volume payroll management

UK payroll compliance

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Ferramentas

Excel

Payroll software

Payroll systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

10 Nov, 2026# Payroll Manager£45,000 - £48,000 yearly* CV-Library* City of London, LondonPermanent Charity### Job DescriptionLondon / Remote Working £45,000 - £48,000 per annum Flexible hybrid/remote working Permanent PostAre you an experienced Payroll Manager looking to join a values-led organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference?We are recruiting for a well-established London charity seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of its end-to-end payroll function, ensuring an accurate, efficient and compliant payroll service for approximately c.2,000 employees.Key responsibilities include;Manage the accurate and timely end-to-end monthly payroll for circa 2,000 employees from start to finish.Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance, training and development.Oversee payroll processes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, allowances and deductions.Ensure accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, statutory payments and salary sacrifice arrangements.Manage monthly and year-end payroll activities, including HMRC reporting and reconciliations.Oversee pension administration, ensuring contributions and employee records are processed accurately.Work closely with HR and Finance to resolve payroll queries and ensure accurate data flow between systems.Produce payroll reports, reconciliations and management information for Finance and senior stakeholders.Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant legislation, internal policies and audit requirements.Manage complex payroll queries and provide a high-quality service to employees.Review existing payroll processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and automation.Support payroll projects, system improvements and process changes when required.You will have:Strong experience managing a high-volume payroll function.Previous experience leading or supervising a payroll team.Excellent understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pensions.Confident handling complex payroll queries and reconciliations.Strong payroll systems and Excel experience.Charity, not-for-profit or similarly complex organisation experience would be highly desirable.CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience would be advantageous.If you have all of the above, then please apply now!No sponsorship available for this postHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)