Remote Payroll Manager – Lead End-to-End for 2,000+ Staff

NET Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NET Recruit is partnering with an established organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager who will own end-to-end payroll operations for around 2,000 colleagues. The role requires strong leadership and expertise across PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments, with a focus on accuracy and control.

You will manage a small payroll team, collaborate with Finance and HR, and drive improvements in systems and processes while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in payroll management within a complex organisation.
• Experience across end-to-end payroll operations and multiple pay groups.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience leading and developing payroll professionals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process across multiple pay groups, ensuring salaries, allowances and deductions are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting and audit requirements to maintain financial accuracy and robust controls.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, PAYE, National Insurance, pension regulations and employment legislation.
• Oversee statutory reporting, year-end payroll processes and payments to third parties.
• Manage payroll systems and administration, including testing and implementing legislative updates.

Skills

Payroll management

End-to-end payroll

Payroll systems

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation knowledge

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

NET Recruit is partnering with an established organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager who will own end-to-end payroll operations for around 2,000 colleagues. The role requires strong leadership and expertise across PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments, with a focus on accuracy and control.

You will manage a small payroll team, collaborate with Finance and HR, and drive improvements in systems and processes while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.