Payroll Manager

Kelly Rail; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee their payroll function. This role involves managing a team and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, along with offering competitive salary and benefits including holidays and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience with payroll systems.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

20 Days’ Holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Excellent Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Training

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing payroll operations and teams.
• Adept at problem-solving and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Implement and manage efficient work systems within the payroll function.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

MHR I-Trent

Job description

We are looking to hire a Payroll Manager to take full responsibility for our Payroll function, which is run on MHR I-Trent software.

We operate several monthly (salary) and fortnightly payrolls across the Group.

The Payroll Manager will manage a team of 6 employees across Payroll & CIS Subcontractors Payrolls. Other functions include managing expenses and business mileage administration and onboarding new starters onto our systems.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all aspects of staff pay, including pensions and other staff benefits (including completing annual P11D and PSA forms for HMRC), are accurate and timely, and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
2. Serve as the first point of contact for payroll queries and related staff pay matters.
3. Create, update, and manage efficient work systems and effective internal controls within the payroll function, minimizing processing errors and ensuring changes are reflected accurately and promptly. Maintain high levels of quality and service, ensuring prompt and accurate processing, payment, reporting, and record keeping of payroll.
4. Promote continuous improvement and a solution-focused approach, providing high-quality advice on payroll-related matters, responding to queries, and liaising with departmental managers, staff, HR, Finance, and HMRC as necessary.
5. Manage Auto-Enrolment and Pension Schemes, including reporting to Pension Providers and communicating with staff.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge and understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements, including PAYE, deductions, and HMRC rules. They should be adept at problem-solving, investigating and diagnosing issues, and implementing improvements. Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail are essential. Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll systems are required.

Why Kelly Group?

• Competitive Salary (PAYE)
• 20 Days’ Holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Excellent Career Growth Opportunities – We believe in developing our people.
• Comprehensive Training to ensure you’re equipped for success!

About Kelly Group:

Established in 1985 to support the emerging UK cable television market, Kelly Group has diversified to meet client needs. With over 40 years of experience and a focus on customer service, Kelly Group is renowned for building networks in collaboration with leading telecommunication service providers, delivering innovative multi-functional solutions that connect people globally.

Operating across industries including telecommunications, rail, metro, highways, and fleet, Kelly Group has over 40 operational centres nationwide and offers a full suite of services—from planning, design, and notification to installation, final commissioning, and maintenance of networks. We provide a comprehensive 'one-stop solution' to meet client needs and delight their customers.

Our workforce is our extended family, and we invest in their safety, training, careers, welfare, vehicles, and tools needed to deliver excellence. With approximately 3,500 employees, over 40 operational centres, 4 training hubs, and a fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles, Kelly Group is committed to developing an excellent team, fostering a fair culture, and maintaining a safe working environment.

The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnership.

If you believe you have the required experience and wish to further your career with a longstanding communications contractor, please apply.