Payroll Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established services organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function for around 600 employees. The role focuses on managing the payroll process, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and driving improvements in systems. Offering a 4-month fixed term contract, this position includes options for hybrid working, free parking, and opportunities for immediate start.

Benefits

Free parking

Hybrid working option

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Payroll Senior in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, Tax, NI, and pension schemes.
• Experience with payroll/HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 600 employees.
• Leading a payroll team and overseeing their performance.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

iTrent

ADP

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge in a commercial, fast-paced environment? We are partnering exclusively with a well-established services organisation for the recruitment of a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function.

Our client is a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence and is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function.

What will the Payroll Manager role involve?

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process for c.600 monthly paid employees.
• Leading a small payroll team of 1 and overseeing workload allocation and performance.
• Ensuring all statutory and regulatory compliance (HMRC, pensions, NI, etc.).
• Driving continuous improvement and automation in payroll systems and processes.
• Acting as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Manager vacancy:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Payroll Senior in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, Tax, NI, and pension schemes.
• Experience using integrated payroll/HRIS systems such as iTrent, ADP, Sage, or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll Manager:

• 4 month fixed term contract.
• Free parking.
• Immediate start.
• Easily accessible by public transport links.
• Option of hybrid working if preferred.

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