Payroll Manager

System C; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

System C is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate and compliant payroll delivery across our multi-entity organisation, including international arrangements via external providers. The role includes pension administration, tax compliance, payroll systems and continuous improvement while supporting growth and acquisitions.

You will own payroll operations across the organisation, coordinating with Finance, HR, Tax and external providers, acting as senior escalation point and SME

Qualificações

• Significant experience leading UK payroll operations with compliance and control.
• Experience coordinating overseas payrolls and inputs to external providers.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Experience in multi-entity organisations and outsourced payroll providers.
• Experience with pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Experience using enterprise payroll systems, e.g. ADP.

Responsabilidades

• Lead accurate, timely end-to-end payroll across multiple entities, including overseas payrolls via external providers.
• Manage payroll controls, reconciliations, approvals and reporting.
• Ensure HMRC compliance, PAYE, NI and statutory requirements.
• Oversee year-end activities (P60s, P11Ds, share scheme reporting).
• Support pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Drive payroll system optimisation, process improvements and automation.
• Lead payroll workstreams for acquisitions, integrations and TUPE.

Conhecimentos

Payroll leadership

Overseas payroll

Payroll legislation

Multi-entity

Outsourced payroll

Pension administration

ADP system

Stakeholder management

Controls & reconciliations

Formação académica

CIPP qualification

Ferramentas

ADP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Payroll Manager

At System C, we're on a mission to improve health and care outcomes through technology. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across our multi-entity organisation, including international arrangements managed through external providers. The role also oversees payroll-related pension administration, employment tax compliance, payroll systems, controls and continuous improvement, while supporting business growth and transformation. This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior payroll professional who combines deep technical expertise with confident people leadership. You'll have the autonomy to strengthen controls, modernise systems and processes, and shape a critical payroll function through acquisitions, integrations and wider organisational change.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll own payroll operations and controls across the organisation, working closely with Finance, HR, Tax and external providers to deliver a responsive, compliant and well-controlled service. You will act as the senior payroll escalation point and subject matter expert, partnering with key stakeholders who own employee data, worker engagement approvals and related policy decisions.

• Leading accurate and timely end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple entities, including overseas payrolls managed through external providers and the monthly processing of commission, on-call allowances, overtime and other variable pay
• Managing payroll controls, reconciliations, approvals and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory requirements
• Overseeing payroll year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds, annual share scheme reporting to HMRC and other statutory submissions
• Supporting pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
• Supporting HMRC compliance for off-payroll workers, including approved PAYE and National Insurance treatment and appropriate payment controls
• Driving payroll system optimisation, process improvement and automation initiatives
• Leading payroll workstreams linked to acquisitions, business integrations and TUPE transfers
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing payroll team, with clear accountability, effective performance management, appropriate cover for critical activities, and a strong culture of customer service, ownership and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

You'll bring:

• Substantial experience leading complex UK payroll operations, with accountability for accurate delivery, compliance and control
• Experience coordinating overseas payrolls and providing monthly payroll inputs to external bureaux or in-country providers
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments
• Experience working across multi-entity organisations
• Experience managing outsourced payroll providers and advisers
• Knowledge of pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements
• Experience using ADP or another enterprise payroll system, with the ability to improve system controls, data quality and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong controls, reconciliation and problem-solving capability

CIPP qualification, or equivalent relevant payroll experience, would be advantageous, as would experience of IR35 and off-payroll worker compliance, acquisitions and integrations, payroll/HR transformation programmes, or working in a technology, private equity-backed or similarly fast-paced and acquisitive business.

Why join System C?

At System C, you'll be part of a collaborative organisation where people work as one team, take ownership, continuously improve and always do the right thing. We support professional development, offer flexible benefits, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact through your work.