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Brook Street; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is hiring a Payroll Manager on a 6 month FTC with immediate start to lead end-to-end payroll across the group. You will manage pensions, including NEST, and ensure HMRC compliance while working closely with finance and operations teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential data with discretion. Apply now for a pivotal payroll leadership position in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll.
• Experience administering workplace pensions, including NEST.
• Confident understanding of HMRC payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to produce clear payroll reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly payroll process across multiple group companies.
• Administer workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Ensure HMRC payroll compliance (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP) and pension requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, deductions and benefits.
• Produce payroll reports and management information for leadership.
• Be the primary payroll contact for employees and managers.
• Manage FPS, EPS, P60s and P11Ds submissions.
• Support month-end and year-end audits with reconciliations and documentation.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Support audits and data protection compliance.

Skills

End-to-end payroll management

Excel

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

NEST

Job description

Payroll Manager - 6 month FTC - Immediate Start Available

If you love making sure people are paid correctly-on time-and you're the go-to person for payroll compliance, this is a brilliant opportunity. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client to lead the end-to-end payroll function across the group, working closely with finance and operational teams across multiple sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the end-to-end monthly payroll process across multiple group companies, ensuring accurate, timely payment
• Administer workplace pensions, including employee enrolments, contributions, and NEST auto-enrolment compliance
• Ensure HMRC payroll compliance across PAYE, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, and relevant pension requirements
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, deductions, benefits, pensions, and payroll control accounts
• Produce payroll reports, analysis and management information for senior leadership and finance teams
• Be the primary contact for payroll queries from employees, managers, pension providers and external bodies
• Manage statutory submissions including FPS, EPS, P60s and P11Ds (and other required reporting)
• Support month-end and year-end activities with payroll journals, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Identify process, control and system improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy
• Support audits and ensure payroll records meet company policy, regulatory standards and data protection expectations

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll
• Experience administering workplace pensions, including NEST
• Confident understanding of HMRC payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Strong Excel skills and a knack for clear payroll reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business