Payroll Manager

Diaverum; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaverum UK is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead its payroll operations. In this role, you will ensure the timely payment of salaries, manage compliance, and oversee audits, requiring strong analytical skills and CIPP qualification. Join a leading global provider of renal care services committed to fostering a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad range of employee benefits

Comprehensive professional training program

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management, ideally in healthcare or large multi-site environments.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and manual payroll calculations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 800 employees.
• Manage monthly payroll processing, audits, and compliance.
• Produce payroll reports and handle queries from stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP qualification (Diploma in Payroll Management)

Job description

Payroll Manager - Diaverum UK

Location: St Albans Head Office (NB ample free parking is available on site and 5 mins to City centre and 10 mins to mainline train station; our staff are based nationally across the UK)
Full-Time; Permanent; hybrid (typically 2 days work from home and 3 days office)
Circa 45k

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance? Diaverum UK is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and ensure the timely and accurate payment of salaries for approximately 800 UK based employees.

About Diaverum UK:

Diaverum is a leading global provider of renal care services, committed to improving the quality of life for patients with kidney disease. Our UK operations are at the forefront of delivering exceptional care and innovative solutions, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring all statutory and contractual obligations are met. You'll play a key role in maintaining compliance, managing audits, and supporting internal stakeholders with payroll-related queries.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Manage monthly payroll processing, including starters, leavers, pay changes and statutory payments.
• Administer payroll deductions, pensions (Auto-Enrolment & NHS), and ensure compliance with NMW and WTR.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of payroll data and systems.
• Produce payroll reports for Finance, including GL, accruals, and pension contributions.
• Handle debt recovery processes and liaise with external partners.
• Lead year-end reporting including P11Ds, Form 42, and Gender Pay Gap submissions.
• Supervise daily workflows and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain payroll documentation and training guides.
• Provide cover for Payroll Officer and Head of Payroll when required.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates must have their CIPP qualification (Diploma in Payroll Management) and previous experience working with i-trent/SAP is desirable. Must have intermediate to advanced Excel skills due to manual calculations needed in the role.

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally in a healthcare or large multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension schemes.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and manual payroll calculations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. Our comprehensive professional training program, including on-the-job training and access to our in-house education program 'd Academy,' sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum.

Diaverum's mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values;

• Competent: Delivering results while prioritizing patient and employee safety.
• Passionate: Fostering genuine relationships and driving results with respect.
• Inspiring: Encouraging innovation, collaboration, and transformative care.

We encourage you to apply today as we reserve the right to close applications early should we be in receipt of sufficient applications. We are working towards interviews being held w/c 7th or 14th July in St Albans.

Diaverum UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

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