Payroll Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a significant number of employees across various regions, including the UK, Canada, and Europe. This role requires an analytical self-starter with excellent Excel skills and experience in end-to-end payroll processes, aimed at continuous improvement in payroll management. A commitment to compliance with laws and regulations is essential.

Benefits

30 days holiday increasing to 32 by 2 years’ service

Corporate discounts for outdoor activities

Relaxed dress code

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Oversee the payroll functions for approx. 1900 employees including UK, Canadian and European payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and correct submission of information to HMRC.
• Management and support for 4 direct reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

Knowledgeable in end-to-end payroll

Organised

Knowledge of PAYE, NI and Statutory Payments & Leave

Job description

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.30am to 5.30pm)

The Company

Jacobs & Turner Limited (trading as Trespass) is one of Scotland’s most successful private companies. Established in Glasgow in 1938, the company has gone on to become one of the most recognisable outdoor clothing brands in Europe with over 1500 employees and over 250 retail stores. In recent years, the company has shown its resilience to the global pandemic and has achieved record results in its latest financial period.

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Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Payroll Manager with attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Overseeing the payroll functions for approx. 1900 employees internationally.

We are looking for a self-starter who can oversee the end-to-end process and make improvements and changes where necessary. The main payroll is made up of approx. 1600 UK employees and is processed in-house. You would also be responsible for a Canadian payroll and well as multiple European payrolls which are processed in collaboration with 3rd parties.

This role is responsible for the support, management and training of 4 direct reports.

What does a typical day sound like?

• Management and support for 4 direct reports.
• Processing of end-to-end payroll for Head Office staff.
• Support with processing end-to-end payroll for retail and warehouse staff.
• Managing European and Canadian Payroll via 3rd party bureaus.
• Management and submission of auto-enrolment pension.
• Collaboration with HR.
• Liaising with relevant departments i.e., Accounts & Retail Support.
• Ensuring information is submitted to HMRC accurately and on time.
• Ensuring payments to HMRC are made on time.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation and implement any changes or updates to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Calculate holidays for employees on variable pay.
• Process statutory payments i.e., SPP, SMP, SSP etc.
• Process earning arrestments.
• Process BACS payments.
• Process payroll year end including P11ds.
• Team training.
• Review payroll processes and update where necessary.
• Ensure payroll records are maintained to a high standard in line with statutory requirements.
• Consulting with software providers ensuring all software is adequate and fit for purpose.

Role requirements

• Analytical skills.
• Proficient in excel.
• Knowledgeable in end-to-end payroll.
• Organised.
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI and Statutory Payments & Leave.

Working for Trespass

• You will receive 30 days holiday (increasing to 32 by 2 years’ service) to ensure you keep a healthy work-life balance and have lots of exciting plans in place to look forward to
• Benefit from our corporate discounts for you, your friends and family, making the most of the great outdoors
• Relaxed dress code
• Free parking as there is nothing worse than parking metres and additional costs, meaning…. buy the coffee!

Are you up for the challenge?

We want like-minded, committed individuals to join us and be part of our continued success so if this sounds like a good fit for you then we welcome you to apply.

Salary information will be determined by experience and fit and decided at point of offer, however, if you have any questions relating to this, please get in touch.

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Created on 06/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom