Payroll Manager

Pantalent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports memorabilia company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 6-month FTC. You'll handle high-volume UK payroll operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering excellence in service. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in UK payroll and strong skills in manual calculations. Join a hybrid work environment focused on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' end-to-end UK payroll experience.
• Strong expertise in managing high-volume payroll operations.
• Proven knowledge of HMRC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end high volume payroll processing.
• Ensure payrolls are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Act as primary contact for all UK payroll queries.

Skills

UK payroll experience

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Manual payroll calculations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Oracle payroll system

Job description

Payroll Manager - 6 month FTC - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £70,000 per annum


Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a sports memorabilia company, who are looking for a Payroll Manager, on a 6 month FTC basis. This role will be responsible for managing complex, high volume UK payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery. This role is on a hybrid basis consisting of 4 days per week, based in their Manchester office.

The Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Lead and manage end to end, high volume payroll processing, for UK employee population.
• Ensure all payrolls are delivered accurately, on time, and in compliance with current UK legislation and company policies.
• Conduct and review manual payroll calculations, adjustments, and corrections including complex pay
• Manage RTI (Real Time Information) submissions, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Oversee the processing and reconciliation of pensions, benefits, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and other variable pay elements.
• Lead the Year-End payroll activities, including P60s, P11Ds, and submission of final FPS/EPS.
• Maintain and improve payroll processes, and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all UK payroll queries, providing expert guidance and issue resolution with a high level of customer service.
• Work with external providers to resolve system issues, implement upgrades, and ensure functionality aligns with business needs.
• Support internal and external payroll audits, responding to queries and ensuring full documentation.
• Mentor and support payroll team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 5+ years' end-to-end UK payroll experience, with strong end to end expertise managing UK payroll operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proven knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax codes, statutory payments, and HMRC reporting requirements.
• Skilled in manual payroll calculations and handling complex payroll queries.
• Oracle payroll system experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead payroll processing across multiple payroll cycles
• Comfortable working in a forward-facing, customer-centric role with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.