Payroll Manager

SF Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Coventry is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function and manage a small team. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000 and a range of benefits, including flexitime and a discretionary bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will have previous payroll management experience and a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

4x Life Assurance

Flexitime

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long-service and GEM Awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a small payroll team.
• Detailed knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, and HMRC rules.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll team activities, ensuring accurate processing of payrolls.
• Review and balance payrolls, validating reports for accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations on pay deals and discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

Zellis Resource Link

Kronos systems

Job description

Payroll Manager
Coventry | Permanent | Up to £40,000 + Benefits

SF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client, a leading organisation based in Coventry, to recruit a Payroll Manager on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business where you'll take a hands-on lead in managing the payroll function and supporting a small team to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service.

The Role:

Oversee the day-to-day activities of the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
Review and balance payrolls, validating reports and securing appropriate approvals
Maintain accurate employee records relating to salary, benefits and costing information
Manage payroll-related queries, investigating and resolving discrepancies efficiently
Collaborate closely with HR and Operations to implement contract-specific pay deals, including union agreements where relevant
Process statutory payments, court orders and RTI data, reconciling with PAYE control accounts
Analyse payroll variances to provide meaningful insights to management
Continuously review and improve payroll processes and systems, working alongside the People Systems Manager
Report directly to the Head of Finance and manage a team of three Payroll Analysts

Requirements:

Previous experience leading a small payroll team
Detailed knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements, PAYE and HMRC rules
Experience working with Zellis Resource Link and Kronos systems
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Own transport and a full UK driving licence

Desirable:
CIPP qualification
Advanced Excel skills

Benefits:

Salary up to £40,000
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
4x Life Assurance
Flexitime
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long-service and GEM Awards

If you're a payroll professional looking for your next step into a supervisory role - or already in a supervisory role and looking for a fresh challenge - then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with SF Recruitment to find out more.