Payroll Manager

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a key role in a growing organization near Maidstone. This hands-on position involves managing payroll, leading a team, and ensuring HR compliance. The company offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Free onsite parking

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven payroll and HR experience is essential.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll.
• Lead and support a small team.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and payroll legislation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Proven payroll and HR experience

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our client's rapidly growing organisation based on the outskirts of Maidstone. This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity to step into a key role with variety and responsibility!

Duties will include:

1. Managing and processing monthly payroll
2. Leading and supporting a small team
3. Ensuring compliance with HMRC and payroll legislation
4. Producing payroll reports and year-end submissions
5. Acting as the main HR contact, advising on policy, recruitment, and employee relations
6. Supporting staff onboarding, training, and development
7. Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR

The successful candidate will:

1. Have proven payroll and HR experience
2. Have great attention to detail and be confident with deadlines
3. Have the ability to lead and motivate others and possess excellent communication skills
4. Be comfortable handling confidential information professionally

In return, the company offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, free onsite parking, and excellent progression opportunities!

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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