Payroll Manager

Howett Thorpe; Woolstone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing payroll provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a team of 6. This role involves managing payroll operations, client communication, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The position offers hybrid working post-probation and includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as 25 days holiday, a company bonus scheme, and a healthcare package. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a payroll environment and strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Healthcare package

Car parking onsite

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience managing a payroll team is essential.
• Experience in payroll bureau is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a payroll team of 6 and support with client queries.
• Ensure smooth running of the team by managing workload and payroll allocation.
• Conduct performance appraisals and create development plans for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Team management

Payroll process controls

Job description

This growing, outsourced payroll provider based in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team. You will be joining a dynamic organisation that offers a professional & quality service. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working scheme (post completion of a 3 month notice period) as well as offering other brilliant working benefits. A fantastic role for an experienced Payroll Manager that is looking for their next challenge.

Payroll Manager - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working- post completion of probation
• Healthcare package
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Payroll Manager - About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Payroll and will be managing a team of 6. This role requires strong leadership as well as experience in managing a variety of clients. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a payroll team of 6 and supporting with any client queries.
• Manage team workload and payroll allocation, ensuring the smooth running of the team.
• Report the business dynamics of the team (including team cost, team revenues and team cost of production per payslip)
• Ensure controls of payroll processes are regularly reviewed and up to date.
• Monitor daily operations and preparation reports as required to include agree KPI's and resource utilisation.
• Liaising with clients and holding meetings when necessary.
• Work with migration and implementation, defining the customer journey and handover agreement.
• Conduct performance appraisals, creating development plans for each team member and regular reviews against objectives.
• Ensure departmental compliance with statutory and pension scheme requirements.

The successful Payroll Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in managing a payroll team is essential
• Experience in payroll bureau is desirable
• Ability to communicate at all levels