Senior Payroll & Compliance Manager

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Flackwell Heath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business is looking for a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll, pensions, and compliance functions. This role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid working model, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization. Responsibilities include managing payroll processes, compliance, and acting as an advisor to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in fast-paced environments and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Early Friday finishes in summer

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll in a fast-paced sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll and compliance legislation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly payroll and pensions.
• Lead and develop the payroll and compliance function.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Oversee payroll-related projects and process improvements.
• Act as a trusted advisor on payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll management

Compliance knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

We are proud to be supporting a leading retail business in their search for a Senior Payroll Manager to take ownership of their payroll, pensions, and reward function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation where you will lead, shape, and enhance payroll operations while driving compliance and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly payroll, pensions, and reward processes.
• Lead, develop, and shape the payroll and compliance function to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll legislation, including National Minimum Wage requirements.
• Oversee payroll-related projects and process improvements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business on payroll, compliance, and reward matters.

Experience required

• Proven experience managing payroll within retail, fashion, hospitality, or a similar fast-paced sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll, pensions, compliance, and employment legislation.
• A track record of delivering payroll projects and driving process improvements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary 80,000- 90,000
• Bonus and a comprehensive benefits package
• Early Friday finishes in the summer
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in High Wycombe office)
• The chance to make a real impact in a market-leading retail organisation

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