Payroll Manager

Workshop Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee UK payrolls, managing data accuracy and liaising with external providers. The role involves ensuring timely payments for 2000 employees and supporting the HR team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of payroll experience and a strong understanding of UK payroll processes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes, compliance, and legislation.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the initial run and checking of monthly payrolls for approx. 2000 employees.
• Liaise with external payroll bureaus for timely processing.
• Champion continuous improvement within payroll systems and processes.

Skills

UK payroll processes knowledge

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Confident communication

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of our client's UK&I payrolls. In this role, you ll manage data accuracy, liaise with third-party providers, and ensure that all employees are paid correctly and on time. You ll also play a key part in supporting the wider HR Team with payroll-related processes, data integrity, and systems improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive payroll professional to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the initial run and checking of monthly payrolls for approx. 2000 employees
• Liaise with external payroll bureaus to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related employee queries.
• Manage expenses processes from end-to-end.
• Work with the HR Team to ensure all payroll data is transferred accurately and on time.
• Administer maternity, paternity, and parental leave processes.
• Post and reconcile payrolls within the Finance Systems.
• Implement annual pay rises, ensuring compliance with budget and legal requirements.
• Ensure pension processes are compliant across all regions.
• Provide accurate payroll cost data for budgets and forecasts.
• Champion continuous improvement within payroll systems and processes.

Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes, compliance, and legislation
• Experience with payroll software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong data management and auditing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and external providers.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.
• Adaptable and open to new systems, processes, and continuous improvement.