Payroll Manager

SF Partners; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee discount scheme

Referral bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Training, development and management支持

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a hybrid role in the UK. You will lead a four-person payroll team, oversee multi-entity payroll operations, and ensure accurate, timely processing with strong governance.

This interim/temporary-to-perm opportunity prioritises process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and the delivery of compliant payroll across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a payroll function or team.
• 3+ years of experience managing a payroll team.
• Experience across large, complex payrolls across entities.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Experience processing hourly-paid payrolls with variable hours.
• Proactive in improving processes and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing a payroll team of four.
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll across multiple entities.
• Managing a large payroll with hourly-paid employees and overtime.
• Ensuring payroll is accurate, on time, and compliant with UK law.
• Managing pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Escalation point for complex payroll queries and audits.
• Collaborating with HR, Finance and operations for smooth processes.
• Maintaining internal controls and relationships with software providers.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Team management

UK payroll

Hourly payroll

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sage Payroll

CIPP (qualification)

Multi-entity payroll

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Payroll Manager - Hybrid Working

Location: Long Bennington, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (part-time 30 hours considered)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home

Job Type: Interim/Temp-Perm for the right candidate

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a well-established, growing organisation based in the Nottinghamshire area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, taking ownership of a busy payroll function and driving improvements.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will oversee a large, complex payroll across multiple entities, managing an established team of four and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll.

The business is going through an exciting period of growth, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact and contribute to the continued development of the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing a payroll team of four.
• Overseeing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple entities.
• Managing a large payroll with hourly-paid employees, variable hours, overtime, shift enhancements and statutory payments.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with UK legislation.
• Managing pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Resolving complex payroll queries and acting as the main point of escalation.
• Reviewing payroll processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing and reviewing payroll reports, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Working closely with HR, Finance and operational teams to ensure smooth payroll processes.
• Supporting payroll audits and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Managing relationships with payroll software providers and ensuring systems remain up to date.

About You

• Previous experience as a Payroll Manager or in a similar payroll leadership position.
• Ideally at least 3 years' experience managing a payroll team.
• Experience managing large, complex payrolls, ideally across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Experience processing hourly-paid payrolls, including variable hours and time and attendance systems.
• Confident managing and developing a team.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Experience using Sage Payroll would be advantageous but is not essential. A professional payroll qualification, such as CIPP, would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Part-time hours considered.
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Health cash plan.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Training, development and management support.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager looking for a role where they can take ownership, develop a team and genuinely make a difference within a growing organisation.