Payroll Manager

Macmillan Davies; Manchester; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll team and ensure accurate, efficient payroll delivery. This remote role involves team leadership, managing payroll processes, and compliance oversight. Ideal for candidates with strong payroll knowledge and leadership experience. Significant MS Office skills are essential, while a CIPP qualification is preferred. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solid technical knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and compliance.
• Proven experience managing or supervising payroll teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• High levels of MS Office competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee the monthly and year-end payroll process.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge of payroll processes

Experience managing payroll teams

Excellent communication skills

MS Office competency

Education

CIPP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Payroll Manager, £60,000 Per Annum, Remote

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality and customer-focused payroll service. This is a critical role within the HR team, responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, efficiently, and compliantly. The role is remote, with occasional office attendance required on an ad-hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in payroll systems and integration projects, providing input to decision-making.
• Oversee the monthly and year-end payroll process
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements as required.
• Set and monitor team KPIs and driving continuous improvement
• Provide expert advice on payroll queries and issues.

Qualifications

• Solid technical knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and compliance.
• Proven experience managing or supervising payroll teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to set clear objectives
• High levels of MS Office competency.
• CIPP qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with leadership experience to make a real impact in a busy but supportive environment.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Amy Mottershead at [e-mail] for more details.