Payroll Manager - Lead & Optimize UK Payroll (Hybrid)

Pertemps Network Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in North Hampshire is seeking a Payroll Manager to handle end-to-end payroll processing and lead a small team. You will mentor staff, resolve payroll issues, and create reports for senior management. This role requires strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, holiday allowance, company discounts, pension, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Company discounts

Pension

Hybrid working

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Highly proficient payroll specialist with UK payroll legislation knowledge.
• Experience managing a payroll team and running the payroll cycle.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage a small payroll team with KPIs.
• Run the monthly payroll cycle end to end.
• Review and streamline payroll processes continuously.
• Resolve escalated payroll issues with stakeholders.
• Develop payroll reporting for senior management.
• Conduct payroll account reconciliations.
• Lead the payroll year end for compliance.

Skills

Payroll specialist proficiency

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Staff management experience

Hands-on payroll processing

Interpersonal communication

Payroll systems development

Large volume payroll experience

CIPP qualification preferred

Job description

A leading organisation in North Hampshire is seeking a Payroll Manager to handle end-to-end payroll processing and lead a small team. You will mentor staff, resolve payroll issues, and create reports for senior management. This role requires strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, holiday allowance, company discounts, pension, and hybrid working options.