Payroll Manager

Inizio; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Inizio is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead UK payroll operations within their Manchester Shared Service Centre. You will drive compliance, manage a diverse team, and enhance payroll processes while working collaboratively across departments in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Company bonus scheme

Company pension plan

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years experience managing UK payroll operations in complex organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices.
• Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate UK payroll processing including statutory calculations.
• Ensure adherence to HMRC requirements and internal policies.
• Lead and support the UK payroll team to promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Collaboration

Education

Professional payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP)

Tools

Integrated HR/payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP)

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on, detail-focused Payroll Manager to oversee the accurate and compliant delivery of UK payroll operations within our Manchester Shared Service Centre. Supporting the payroll needs of a diverse and growing workforce, you'll contribute to daily operations, continuous improvement, and team development.

Operating as part of the wider Finance team, and reporting to the Deputy Process Owner - EMEA Payroll, this role is perfect for an experienced payroll professional ready to take ownership of end-to-end UK payroll delivery and contribute to broader regional goals.

As Payroll Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the end-to-end payroll process for UK employees, ensuring, accurate, and compliant delivery. You'll partner with other teams and external providers, champion process improvements, and support broader payroll projects across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations Manage - Accurate UK payroll processing, including statutory calculations, adjustments, and third-party payments.
• Compliance & Controls - Ensure adherence to HMRC requirements and internal policies. Remain current on payroll legislation and apply changes.
• Vendor Management - Collaborate with payroll service providers and team members to ensure smooth data flow, issue resolution, and Service level agreement performance.
• Process Optimisation - Identify opportunities for automation and standardisation to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Reporting & Insights - Deliver payroll reports and insights to support Finance and HR teams. Support audit and compliance reviews.
• Team Development - Lead and support the UK payroll team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.
• Collaboration Work with HR, Finance, and IT to support projects such as system upgrades, acquisitions, and policy changes.

What You Bring

• 5 years experience managing UK payroll operations in a complex organisations
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices
• Experience working with integrated HR/payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP)
• Deliver exceptional levels of detail and able to minimise error rates.
• Experience working across differing departments to deliver projects
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A continuous improvement mindset, focused on process, people, and performance
• Professional payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP) preferred

Why Join Us?

As part of a global business, you'll have the opportunity to partner with international teams, contribute to major payroll projects, and develop your career in a high-performing and supportive environment .

Package and benefits

• Great compensation package
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension plan
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Who is Inizio?

Uniting the expertise and capabilities of Ashfield and Huntsworth Health, Inizio has just been launched to become THE strategic partner for health and life sciences companies. Unparalleled in scale and expertise, we connect a full suite of Advisory, Medical, Marketing/Communications, Patient and Stakeholder Engagement, and Biotech services to reimagine clients' business challenges into opportunities.

We are a team of 10,000 experts working together in 35 countries to create something extraordinary. We exist to solve health challenges and develop transformational ideas that positively impact human lives. Working at Inizio offers an opportunity to work for a game-changing company built with one goal. That is to redefine health and life sciences by empowering our people to inspire new possibilities that advance health and build brighter futures.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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