Payroll Manager - Meals

Avature; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processes for a dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead and improve payroll operations while working remotely with occasional travel to Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, team leadership, and process improvement. Join a company that values career growth and skill development, providing a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about payroll and looking for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CIPP Diploma is essential for this role.
• 2+ years of managerial experience in payroll is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 payroll professionals in a remote environment.
• Oversee payroll operations for weekly and monthly payrolls.

Skills

Team Leadership

Payroll Management

Process Improvement

Statutory Compliance

Collaboration

Education

CIPP Diploma

Tools

Payroll Systems

Job description

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Payroll Manager

Division: Meal Solutions Central

Location: Remote (infrequent travel to Birmingham)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that’s eager to join a prestigious employer within the FMCG sector. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland’s pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll processing for the Meal Solutions division, directly supporting five sites, covering 6,000 colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dynamic team and drive improvements in payroll processes while working in a flexible, remote setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 3 payroll professionals, ensuring energy and collaboration within a remote-working environment.
• Act as the primary link between the business and payroll administrators.

Payroll Processing:

• Oversee payroll operations for both weekly variable payrolls (direct labour pool) and monthly salary payrolls.
• Personally process salary payroll, while guiding the team on weekly payrolls.

Process Improvement:

• Drive enhancements in payroll processes, implementing new systems and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Work closely with site-level teams who provide data inputs.
• Collaborate with site and central finance teams to ensure seamless reporting and payroll operations.

Post-Payroll Tasks

• Manage post-payroll processes across all sites, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPP Diploma (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) – Essential.
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or team leader role within payroll.
• Proven expertise in managing weekly payrolls, especially for direct labour pools.
• Familiarity with handling payroll for both contingent and permanent workforces.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ability to lead a remote team with enthusiasm and foster a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.