Senior Payroll Leader – UK & Global

System C; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Opportunities to lead acquisitions & M

Job summary

System C is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across its multi-entity organisation, including international arrangements managed through external providers. You will oversee pension administration, employment tax compliance, payroll systems and processes, with a strong emphasis on control and continuous improvement.

You will own payroll operations, act as senior escalation point, and partner with Finance, HR and external providers to

Qualifications

• Experience leading UK payroll operations end-to-end with compliance and controls.
• Experience coordinating overseas payrolls with external bureaux or providers.
• Technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments.
• Experience with multi-entity organisations and outsourced payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll across multiple entities, including overseas payrolls managed via external providers.
• Manage payroll controls, reconciliations, approvals and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NI and statutory requirements.
• Oversee year-end activities: P60s, P11Ds, share scheme reporting to HMRC.
• Support pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance.
• Support off-payroll worker compliance (IR35) and related payment controls.
• Drive payroll system optimisation, process improvements and automation.
• Lead payroll workstreams for acquisitions, integrations and TUPE.
• Coach and develop a high-performing payroll team with strong customer service.

Skills

Payroll leadership

UK payroll

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Pension administration

Auto-enrolment

Outsourced payroll

System optimisation

Tools

ADP

Job description

System C is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across its multi-entity organisation, including international arrangements managed through external providers. You will oversee pension administration, employment tax compliance, payroll systems and processes, with a strong emphasis on control and continuous improvement.

You will own payroll operations, act as senior escalation point, and partner with Finance, HR and external providers to