Payroll Manager

ResQ; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK payroll service provider in Kingston upon Hull is hiring a Payroll Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee payroll processing for 1,500 employees. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and collaborating with various departments to enhance payroll operations. Ideal candidates will have significant payroll experience and strong organizational skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday and company pension.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Discounts with high street brands

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Experience managing or supervising a payroll team is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate processing of monthly payroll for 1,500 employees.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations for payroll accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Payroll management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Civica HR/Payroll software

Job description

At ResQ, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being a values-driven business that genuinely cares about our employees' wellbeing, both personally and financially. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture, where collaboration is key and everyone is empowered to succeed. Whether you're solving payroll queries or improving reporting processes, you'll be helping us create a positive experience for every employee, every month.

We're looking for a confident, experienced Payroll Manager to join our brilliant team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and wants to make a real difference to employee experience and financial wellbeing.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for around 1,500 employees across two UK sites, ensuring full compliance with all statutory requirements and internal policies. You'll also work closely with departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations, as well as external payroll and pension providers, to maintain seamless and efficient payroll operations.

If you're looking to join a team that's not only skilled and passionate but also fun, welcoming, and forward-thinking, ResQ is the place for you.

The Role:

We are looking for a temporary maternity cover for our current Payroll Manager to provide a wide range of professional and efficient services to support the Payroll and Finance team. The role will be offered for a fixed term 12 month contract.

• Oversees the end-to-end processing of two monthly payrolls that cover two company sites. Inclusive of salary calculations, deductions and benefits administration.

• Ensures compliance whilst adhering to internal policies and is up to date with current payroll legislations and statutory requirements.

• Processes pensions administrations including auto-enrolment, whilst working with a third-party pension provider.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments, mainly HR, Finance, Operations and external providers.

• Monitors processes and, when required, drives improvements enhancing accuracy and reporting functions.

• Maintains accurate and up to date employee records, including personal information.

• Supports audit readiness by providing required data for internal and external reporting.

• Manages ad hoc projects through business requirements alongside internal departments and external system providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a small payroll team within a fast-paced and thriving business.

• Work with the Payroll Assistant to manage end-to-end payroll processing, including collecting, calculating and inputting payroll data for all employees.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance and other internal departments to gather, validate and maintain payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions and salary changes.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies while processing payroll.

• Oversee the administration of Attachment of Earnings whilst ensuring that deductions are accurately applied.

• Manage and process absence related pay including statutory payments.

• Ensure that HMRC submissions are made, payroll reconciliations carried out and all legislative timescales are adhered to.

• Maintain payroll systems and work with system providers to implement upgrades.

• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.

• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.

• Generate accurate and efficient monthly payroll reports.

• Process pensions administrations including auto-enrolment and generate monthly net pay reports for use by a third-party pension provider.

• Maintain confidentiality whilst working with sensitive employee information.

• Ensure all payroll information is thoroughly checked and correct prior to being paid.

• Oversee the management of ad hoc employee pay advances and apply necessary deductions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous payroll experience is essential with a desirable knowledge of using Civica HR/Payroll software.

• Experience of managing or supervising a payroll team.

• Excellent current payroll knowledge.

• Experience of managing end-to-end payrolls.

• Superb attention to detail and accuracy in managing complex payroll data.

• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively, both written and verbally, with employees at all levels of the organisation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) & your birthday off every year with pay!
• Company Pension
• Discounts with some of the highstreets biggest brands & MUCH MORE.