Payroll Manager

Morgan Philips Group SA; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global talent solutions firm in London is seeking a Payroll Manager to take ownership of the UK payroll function. You will manage an outsourced provider, ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing payroll functions and is knowledgeable in UK payroll legislation. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy UK payroll function.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues quickly.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing pay reviews and employee benefits.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the UK payroll function delivered through an outsourced provider.
• Diagnose service issues and ensure payroll is accurate and on time.
• Build relationships with the provider and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee annual pay reviews and employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Provide payroll advice as the main escalation point.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Job description

Payroll Manager
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)

Are you a payroll professional with a proven track record of turning around underperforming outsourced services? We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of a busy UK payroll function and lead the effective management of a fully outsourced provider.

This is a critical role for the business, requiring someone who is not only technically strong but also skilled at diagnosing issues, solving problems, and building strong relationships to drive performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the UK payroll function, delivered through a fully managed outsourced provider.

• Diagnose service issues, identify process improvements, and work closely with the provider to ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time.

• Build strong relationships with the provider, internal stakeholders, and employees to restore confidence in payroll delivery.

• Oversee and manage annual pay reviews and employee benefits through the payroll system.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.

• Provide expert payroll advice to the business, acting as the go-to point for escalations.

About You

• Proven experience managing a busy UK payroll function, including working with and improving outsourced providers.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues quickly and implement practical solutions.

• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience managing pay reviews and employee benefits via payroll systems.

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.

• A resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the London office.

• The opportunity to take ownership of a critical function and make a visible impact.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 20 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.