Payroll Supervisor

Jobtailor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor/Senior Payroll role based in Manchester to manage end-to-end payroll for UK and international entities. You will own payroll operations, ensure timely processing, and maintain strict compliance.

You will mentor a payroll team, optimize ADP usage, and drive automation and data analysis using Excel and Power BI. The role requires strong detail orientation, stakeholder management, and a proactive mindset to improve processes and reduce risk across

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Payroll Supervisor or Senior Payroll role.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple entities or jurisdictions (desirable).
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems (ADP advantageous).
• Advanced Excel; Power BI or similar tools beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy and accountability.
• Confident communicator capable of managing stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience mentoring a payroll team.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across UK and international entities.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and on time in line with internal controls and local compliance.
• Act as escalation point for payroll issues and resolve complex queries.
• Own payroll systems, including ADP and internal platforms, ensuring effective use and issue resolution.
• Identify risks early and implement corrective actions.
• Improve system utilisation to increase automation and reduce manual intervention.
• Lead payroll cycle communications with Regional and Gym Managers.
• Communicate payroll discrepancies with resolution plans.
• Review payroll outputs across all entities for accuracy and consistency.
• Support the Payroll Manager with Support Office payroll where required, maintaining confidentiality.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Streamline payment processes and reduce dependency on manual approvals.
• Improve payroll handling for international leavers, including the US.
• Ensure promotions and pay changes are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage and develop the payroll team, including training in Excel, Power BI, and payroll processes.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and operational teams across all regions.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related matters.

Skills

Payroll Operations

Payroll Systems

Compliance Requirements

Risk Identification

Process Improvement

Payment Processing

Payroll Accuracy

International Payroll Handling

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

ADP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across UK and international entities
• Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately, on time, and in line with internal controls and local compliance requirements
• Act as the escalation point for payroll issues, resolving complex queries efficiently
• Own payroll systems, including ADP and internal platforms, ensuring effective use and issue resolution
• Identify risks early and implement corrective actions
• Improve system utilisation to increase automation and reduce manual intervention
• Lead payroll cycle communications with Regional and Gym Managers
• Communicate payroll discrepancies, including overpayments and underpayments, with appropriate resolution plans
• Review payroll outputs across all entities to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Support the Payroll Manager with Support Office payroll where required, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
• Streamline payment processes and reduce dependency on manual approvals
• Improve payroll handling for international leavers, including the US
• Ensure promotions and pay changes are processed accurately and on time
• Manage and develop the payroll team, including training and upskilling in Excel, Power BI, and payroll processes
• Partner with Finance, HR, and operational teams across all regions
• Act as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related matters

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Payroll Supervisor or Senior Payroll role
• Experience managing payroll across multiple entities or jurisdictions (highly desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems (ADP experience advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is beneficial
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Confident communicator, able to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience managing or mentoring a team
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• All job applicants are required to have a valid right to work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal controls. Proficient in managing payroll systems, enhancing automation, and leading a payroll team while maintaining high accuracy and stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Management
• ADP Experience
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Operations
• Payroll Systems
• Compliance Requirements
• Risk Identification
• Process Improvement
• Payment Processing
• Payroll Accuracy
• International Payroll Handling
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Confident Communication
• Proactive Mindset
• Mentoring
• Accountability

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Supervisor
• Multiple Entities
• International Payroll
• Local Compliance
• Payroll Discrepancies

Tools & Technologies

• ADP
• Power BI
• Excel