Payroll Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Newton Abbot; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic firm in the South West is seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll services for a diverse clientele. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a robust benefits package, making it ideal for candidates eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 1 day from home

24-hour employee helpline

Payment of one professional membership per year

Fully funded training qualifications

Training bonuses for students

Parking permit salary sacrifice scheme

Employee referral bonus (up to £1,500)

Wellbeing team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally 5+ years.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and structures.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for various clients.
• Manage client relationships and handle payroll compliance.
• Supervise a team of Payroll Administrators to ensure quality.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Payroll software (e.g., Sage)

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work proactively

Education

CIPP qualification or qualified by experience

Tools

Accounts production software (e.g., CCH)

Job description

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Payroll Manager

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with 1 day working from home

£37,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client who are a dynamic and trusted firm in the heart of the SouthWest

The Opportunity – Payroll Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to join the team. This is a key role, managing end-to-end payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients while leading and developing a payroll team of 3 people.

The role offers hybrid working (one day per week from home) and an excellent benefits package, making it ideal for someone looking to progress their career in a well-established and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a variety of clients, including RTI reporting, auto-enrolment, year-end processing, and payment runs.

• Manage client relationships, liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and handling queries.

• Supervise a team of Payroll Administrators, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service.

• Monitor payroll compliance, staying updated on legislation and advising partners on key changes.

• Process BACS payments and ensure all payroll operations run smoothly.

• Review client fees regularly, ensuring services are accurately valued and reported.

• Support team development by mentoring staff and implementing training programs.

• Conduct compliance and AML checks as required.

• Prepare reports on payroll performance and present findings to senior leadership.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in payroll (accountancy practice experience preferred, but strong industry experience considered within high volume payroll processing).

• Experience managing multiple payrolls with different pay structures (weekly, monthly, commission, bonuses).

• Previous management or supervisory experience.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software (e.g., Sage).
• Accounts production software such as CCH desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work proactively, show initiative, and contribute to the wider business.

Qualifications

• CIPP qualification or qualified by experience, ideally 5+ years.

• 1 extra holiday day for Christmas

• Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home

• Access to a 24-hour employee helpline

• Payment of one professional membership per year

• Fully funded training qualifications

• Training bonuses for students

• Parking permit salary sacrifice scheme

• Employee referral bonus (up to £1,500)

• Wellbeing team

If you are an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an opportunity in a progressive and well-established company, apply today!

If you would like to apply for the role of Payroll Manager then please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 5.7.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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