Payroll Manager

Greenwell Gleeson; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Social events

Rewards

Job summary

Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll professional to own end-to-end payroll operations across UK, US and maritime payroll for approximately 520 employees. The role reports to the Financial Controller and collaborates with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery.

You will manage three payrolls (UK, Maritime, US) and oversee reconciliations, HMRC compliance, and pension auto-enrolment, while supporting managers and employees with

Qualifications

• Experience managing payrolls for 400+ employees.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll.
• Thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, RTI, pensions auto-enrolment).
• Experience processing commissions and variable payments.
• Payroll reconciliations, journals and balance sheet controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across all payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Process commission and variable pay calculations.
• Handle payroll reconciliations, journals and balance sheet controls.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and resolve payroll queries.
• Support employees and managers with payroll matters.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

UK payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

ADP

Job description

Lichfield, Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days WFH), £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a standalone role where you can take full ownership of payroll operations? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business and manage payroll across UK, US and maritime operations, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery for approximately 520 employees.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll work closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers, taking responsibility for three distinct payrolls in a varied and hands-on position.

The Role

You’ll oversee:

• UK Payroll: Approximately 480 employees across a multi-site retail network, head office and e-commerce operation, processed monthly via Sage 50 Payroll.
• Maritime Payroll: Around 30 employees working onboard luxury cruise ships, managed through an external payroll bureau.
• US Payroll: Small bi-weekly payroll of approximately 6 employees, processed through ADP.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing across all payrolls.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Processing commission and variable pay calculations.
• Managing payroll reconciliations, journals and balance sheet controls.
• Liaising with external payroll providers and resolving payroll-related queries.
• Supporting employees and managers with payroll matters.
• Working collaboratively with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Proven experience managing payrolls of 400+ employees.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll.
• Thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NIC, RTI, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment.
• Experience processing commissions and variable payments.
• Payroll reconciliation and journal experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including Lookups and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

• CIPP qualification, or studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA.
• US payroll exposure and/or ADP experience.
• International or maritime payroll knowledge.
• Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience.
• Multi-site retail sector background.
• Payroll or HR system implementation experience.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working (2 days from home).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and benefits platform.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Milestone and seasonal rewards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated Payroll professional who enjoys ownership, variety and working within a fast-paced environment where they can genuinely make an impact.

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