Payroll Manager

Reiss Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll functions across the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing payroll for various countries, strong communication, and leadership skills to develop a dynamic payroll team. This role includes ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, improving processes, and providing necessary payroll reports. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company bonus

Employee discount up to 65%

Wellbeing services

Workplace pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll for UK and international teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, with retail sector experience desirable.
• Leadership abilities to develop and motivate a payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring timely payment of salaries.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payments and deadlines.
• Provide payroll reporting and ad-hoc support to the business.

Skills

Payroll management for UK and international teams

Strong communication skills

Process improvement skills

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

SAP Success Factors

ADP

Job description

What's the role about?

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and manage the full UK and International Payroll function across Head Office and Retail at Reiss. Reporting to our Group Financial Controller, you will be fully accountable for ensuring the accurate, efficient, and compliant delivery of payroll services, while driving continuous improvement across all payroll processes.

This role is responsible for leading and managing a team of four within the Payroll function, collaborating closely with Finance, HR, Retail Operations, and third-party providers to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, compliant payroll operations across multiple countries.

Who you are

• Proven experience managing payroll for UK and international teams, ideally supporting multiple international countries including Holland, Germany, Ireland and the US
• Strong commercial awareness, with retail sector experience desirable - but not essential.
• Confident leader and people manager, able to develop and motivate a payroll team to deliver timely and accurate results.
• Expert knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance, with a proactive approach to keeping up to date, continuously learning and applying that knowledge to your role.
• Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and system optimisations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP Success Factors and ADP desirable.
• Excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships across all business levels and external suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and wages across UK Head Office, UK Retail, and international locations.
• Lead the relationship with third‑party bureau providers for international payroll in Germany, Holland, Ireland and the US.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payments and deadlines, including P11Ds, PSA, and international obligations.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconcile accounts monthly, and coordinate weekly retail hours and cost submissions.
• Manage bonus payment processes, securing timely approvals from relevant stakeholders.
• Provide payroll reporting and ad‑hoc support to the business, continuously improving payroll systems and processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Retail Operations, and Finance, while supporting and developing the payroll team for optimal performance.
• Act as subject matter expert for all payroll related issues and systems.
• Support, coach, and develop the payroll team to deliver operational excellence.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
• Medicash health support plan.
• Workplace pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Payroll Manager, don't miss out – apply now!

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won't apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still like to hear from you.