Payroll Manager

Marc Daniels; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll service provider in Hatfield Peverel seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a team of payrollers and manage the complete payroll process. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate salary payments, compliance with legislation, benefits administration, and maintaining efficient payroll systems. Candidates should have prior payroll experience and team management skills. This role is vital for providing excellent employee support and enhancing payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll environment.
• Prior team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 payrollers.
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws.
• Improve payroll and HRIS systems.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll queries.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Compliance knowledge

Employee benefits administration

Job description

Main responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 5 payrollers
• Oversee Payroll Operations - Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, tax deductions, and compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Benefits Administration - Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, leave entitlements, and other perks, ensuring employees understand and can access their benefits.
• Compliance & Reporting - Maintain compliance with employment laws, HMRC regulations, and internal policies; prepare payroll reports for finance and audit purposes.
• System & Process Management - Maintain and improve payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Employee Support - Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Collaboration - Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure smooth payroll and benefits operations.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and improve employee experience.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a payroll environment.

Previuos team management experience