Payroll Operations Lead — UK & Middle East (Hybrid)

GHD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for 1000 employees across the UK and Middle East. This role involves managing a small team and ensuring compliance with local legislation, while offering hybrid working options. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of payroll experience and strong knowledge in UK payroll legislation. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 10 years payroll experience ideally within a shared services or multi-country environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Experience in handling pension-related payroll activities and salary sacrifice schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll operations for 1000 employees across the UK and Middle East ensuring compliance with local legislation.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing including statutory obligations, pensions, benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Lead and develop a small payroll team providing coaching and performance management.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

ADP Global View

SAP

Oracle

analytical skills

Excel

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in payroll, HR or finance

Tools

ADP

Kronos

Workday

Job description

A global professional services company based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for 1000 employees across the UK and Middle East. This role involves managing a small team and ensuring compliance with local legislation, while offering hybrid working options. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of payroll experience and strong knowledge in UK payroll legislation. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered.