Payroll Manager (Copy)

JGA Recruitment; Woolwich; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Woolwich is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for 400 employees. The role involves ensuring compliance and mentoring Payroll Officers in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll management skills and a thorough understanding of UK legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll for a medium to large organization.
• Strong understanding of pensions, including LGPS and auto-enrolment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll for approximately 400 employees.
• Mentor and support Payroll Officers.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll processes.
• Oversee pensions and identify process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll management experience

UK payroll and pension legislation knowledge

Leadership experience

iTrent experience

Detail-oriented

Proactive communicator

Job description

Payroll Manager

💷 £47,000‑£54,000

📍 Thamesmead (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 home)

💻 System: iTrent | 👥 Team: 3 | 📅 Permanent, Full Time

The Role

A great opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a small, friendly team within a trusted, not-for‑profit organisation that provides vital public sector services. You'll oversee weekly and monthly payrolls, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across all payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end payroll for c.400 employees.
• Mentor and support two Payroll Officers.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely BACS submissions.
• Oversee pensions (including LGPS and auto‑enrolment).
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong end‑to‑end payroll management experience.
• Excellent UK payroll and pension legislation knowledge.
• Leadership experience within a medium/large organisation.
• iTrent experience preferred.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and confident communicator.

Interested? Contact Betsy today! (url removed)

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