Payroll Manager

Ashley & Finch Recruitment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll process for UK employees in Melksham. This part-time role requires extensive payroll management experience in a manufacturing environment, along with significant knowledge of UK pay legislation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication and organizational skills and has a passion for efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll management within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK government pay legislation and compliance requirements.
• Outstanding communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly payroll process for all UK employees.
• Manage payroll data uploads using ADP iHCM.
• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and government reporting requirements.
• Produce detailed monthly payroll reports to support HR and finance teams.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Knowledge of UK pay legislation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player attitude

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Tools

ADP iHCM

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to joina leading manufacturing organisation as a Payroll Manager (UK), where youll play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end payroll process for all UK employees, including a variable pay structure. This is a part time position totalling 30 hours per week. This role is essential to both UK and Global HR teams, supporting annual pay reviews, bonus payments, and ad-hoc pay. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can demonstrate experience in running large payrolls within amanufacturing environment.We seek exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for driving efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly payroll process for all UK employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage payroll data uploads using ADP iHCM, ensuring seamless processing.
• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and government reporting requirements.
• Administer holiday, sickness, absence pay, and statutory payments with precision.
• Produce detailed monthly payroll reports to support HR and finance teams.
• Provide expert advice on tax and pay law changes to maintain compliance.
• Conduct payroll audits to meet government regulations.
• Streamline payroll processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Analyse payroll data (e.g., sickness, overtime, 48-hour working time) to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate across HR centres of excellence, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering team synergy.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in payroll management within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of UK government pay legislation and compliance requirements.
• Outstanding communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• A dedicated team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Formal payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP or equivalent).
• Experience in data analysis for payroll reporting.
• Familiarity with ADP payroll systems, particularly ADP iHCM.
• Background in process improvement within a manufacturing setting.

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