Payroll Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Generous annual leave

Supportive and collaborative working

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function and ensure accurate, compliant processing for monthly and weekly payrolls. The role oversees payroll operations, HMRC compliance, and payroll staff development in a supportive, hybrid environment.

You will manage starters, leavers, salary changes and benefits, while driving process improvements and collaboration with stakeholders and external providers. CIPP is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a payroll function.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience using payroll software and HR systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full payroll cycle for monthly and/or weekly payrolls.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and employee benefits.
• Reconciling payroll data and preparing payroll reports.
• Managing payroll systems and identifying process improvements.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers where required.
• Supporting audits and ensuring accurate payroll records are maintained.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing payroll staff where applicable.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

HMRC requirements

Payroll software

HR systems

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

CIPP qualification

Job description

Your new company A well‑established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, offering a flexible hybrid working environment alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Role Overview

As Payroll Manager, you will take full responsibility for the end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. You will oversee payroll operations, maintain compliance with current legislation, and act as the key point of contact for payroll‑related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full payroll cycle for monthly and/or weekly payrolls
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, pensions, and statutory payments
• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and employee benefits
• Reconciling payroll data and preparing payroll reports
• Managing payroll systems and identifying process improvements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers where required
• Supporting audits and ensuring accurate payroll records are maintained
• Leading, mentoring, and developing payroll staff where applicable

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll function
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience using payroll software and HR systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and solution‑focused approach to work
• CIPP qualification (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business growth

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