Payroll Manager

SCHUH; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discount

Holiday entitlement

Your birthday off

Flexible working hours

Wage access / wage on demand

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Diversity & inclusion groups

Job summary

schuh are seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll processing for UK, Channel Islands and ROI from Livingston HQ. You will oversee PSA/Payrolling of Benefits, Gender Pay calculations and ensure compliance with payroll regulations while supporting and developing the payroll team.

The role is hybrid with 2/3 days in the Livingston office, focusing on process improvement, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration across Compensation & Benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Payroll management.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS desirable.
• ROI and CHI payroll knowledge desirable.
• Experience delivering end-to-end payroll processing.
• Leadership or line management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for UK, Channel Islands and ROI (4000+ employees).
• Manage PSA and P11D/Payrolling of Benefits.
• Oversee Gender Pay calculations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
• Lead and develop the payroll team; deliver training and policies.
• Improve payroll processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll management

Dayforce HRIS

CIPP accreditation

UK payroll legislation

Leadership

Communication

Advanced Excel

Time management

Education

CIPP accreditation

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

Job description

JOB TITLE: Payroll Manager

REPORTS TO: Compensation & Benefits Manager

LOCATION: Livingston, Scotland. Hybrid 2/3 days in office per week.

schuh are looking for a Payroll Manager to work in our Livingston HQ to oversee and manage end to end payroll processing for all employees within UK, CHI & ROI (4000+). The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the development and training of the payroll team and payroll polices/processes

Payroll

• Responsible and accountable for the overall processing of 3 separate end-to-end payrolls within UK, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland. Ensuring the team are fully utilising our payroll checklists, payroll training guides and company policies to ensure we pay our employees accurately and on time
• Responsible for PSA and P11D/Payrolling of Benefits across UK
• Responsible for Gender Pay Calculations across UK and ROI
• Ensure a strict adherence to all payroll related regulations, tax laws and company policies
• Stay up to date with evolving legislation and statutory changes
• Review and resolve any issues, disputes, and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner

System

• Management responsibility the payroll module and delivery
• Ensure the system supports payroll operations, payroll data and payroll reporting needs of the business
• Collaborate with third party vendors to continue to review and build working relationships to so support functionality and payroll delivery
• Continuously monitor and maintain payroll processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy within the team

Reward & Benefits

• Ensure compliance with UK, ROI and CI employment legislation, including National Minimum Wage, Equal Pay, Gender Pay Gap reporting, and Working Time Regulations
• Oversee the management of external benefit providers to deliver timely and accurate programmes
• Manage and administer employee benefits ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Work with the Compensation & Benefits Manager to review benefits and reward initiatives and support engagement with the current offering

Team

• Support team progress and provide feedback for professional growth
• Actively identify areas for improvement within the team and encourage learning and development opportunities
• Lead Payroll Team PDR’s and report into Compensation & Benefits Manager
• Support, guide and lead by example within company vision and values in mind
• Feedback to Compensation Manager on overall delivery of payroll, structure and workload balance

About You

• Deep understanding of payroll industry knowledge – minimum of 2 years in Payroll management
• Dayforce HRIS experience desirable
• CIPP accreditation is desirable
• ROI and CHI Payroll knowledge desirable
• Previous PSA/Payrolling Benefits/Gender Pay skills
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Strong Excel, vlookup/pivot skills
• Problem solving in order to think creatively and find solutions within Payroll environment
• Time management and organisational skills
• Empathy and people skills to build strong working relationships
• Financial management and intermediate knowledge of Payroll legislation relevant to role
• Collaboration and teamworking
• Leadership, coaching and people development capabilities

About the perks/benefits

• Up to 40% product discount for you and your loved ones
• Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 after three years’ service
• Your birthday off to celebrate you
• Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you
• Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
• Manage, save and access your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
• Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and Virtual GP services
• A pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Development and progression opportunities across store and Head Office
• Opportunity to be a part of our company Purpose Groups

About schuh

At schuh we are the ‘Same but different’.

By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we aim to empower our people to be fiercely and unapologetically themselves.

This means you will support our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, and ensure that colleagues and customers from all backgrounds, beliefs and communities are treated fairly.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support disabilities or health conditions. Please let our talent team know of any adjustments needed during the hiring process.