Payroll & Reward Manager

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization seeks a Payroll & Reward Manager in Swindon. This key leadership role involves managing the UK payroll process and reward initiatives while offering hybrid working flexibility. Join a supportive team to drive strategic HR and payroll practices.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior in-house payroll role, ideally with benefits/reward exposure.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and benefits administration.
• Experience implementing or supporting HR/payroll systems or data projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full UK payroll cycle, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee reward and benefits administration and annual compensation reviews.
• Manage and mentor two direct reports within the payroll & reward team.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Job description

We are proud to be partnering with a leading retail organisation based in Swindon, currently seeking a driven and experienced Payroll & Reward Manager to join their small & supportive team. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility (3 days in the office), and the opportunity to make a real impact across both payroll and wider reward functions.

This is a key leadership position within the People function, managing the end-to-end payroll process for the UK business, leading on reward initiatives, and overseeing the successful implementation of a new HR and payroll data strategy. You will manage a small team (2 direct reports) and play a vital role in aligning payroll and reward practices with wider business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full UK payroll cycle, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Oversee reward and benefits administration and annual compensation reviews
• Manage and mentor two direct reports within the payroll & reward team
• Support and drive the implementation of a new HR and payroll data strategy
• Provide expert advice on pay, tax, pensions, and employee benefits
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery

Experience required:

• Proven experience in a senior in-house payroll role, ideally with benefits/reward exposure
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and benefits administration
• Experience implementing or supporting HR/payroll systems or data projects
• Leadership capability and confidence working in a fast-paced retail environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: 60,000 - 65,000
• Car allowance + Annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Excellent benefits package including pension, healthcare & generous annual leave
• A dynamic and supportive team culture

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to step into a broader role that combines operational delivery with strategic input.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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