Senior Payroll Manager: End-to-End, Compliance & Automation

Michael Page; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Manager in Swale to lead weeklies and 4-weekly payroll for a retail business. You will ensure accurate pay, maintain controls and drive improvements across People, Finance and operations.

You will act as the payroll SME, manage a small team of Payroll Coordinators, and stay compliant with HMRC RTI/PAYE NI rules while partnering with Finance on journals and reconciliations. Permanent role based in Swale with £55k-£60k salary.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of payroll records and data checks.
• Experience resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Ability to prepare and review payroll reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline discipline.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation (HMRC, RTI, PAYE, NI).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end weekly and 4-weekly payroll processing.
• Manage variable hours, overtime, expenses, deductions and payroll reporting.
• Ensure accurate time and attendance data and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain robust payroll controls and resolve payroll issues proactively.
• Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation, including HMRC, RTI, PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP, NMW/NLW, holiday pay and salary sacrifice.
• Manage pension auto-enrolment, re-enrolment and opt-outs.
• Oversee year-end payroll activities including P60s, P11D(b)s, payrolling benefits and statutory reconciliations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with legislative changes and communicate updates across the business.
• Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Manage PeopleXD, payroll and time & attendance system relationships.
• Drive payroll process improvements, automation, upgrades and system implementations.
• Deliver accurate payroll reporting and management information.
• Lead, coach and develop Payroll Co-ordinators.
• Build a high-performing payroll team.
• Collaborate closely with People, Finance and operational stakeholders.
• Resolve complex payroll queries and provide clear communication to employees and managers.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll reporting

UK payroll

HR systems

Discrepancy resolution

Data integrity

Tools

PeopleXD

Time & Attendance

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Manager in Swale to lead weeklies and 4-weekly payroll for a retail business. You will ensure accurate pay, maintain controls and drive improvements across People, Finance and operations.

You will act as the payroll SME, manage a small team of Payroll Coordinators, and stay compliant with HMRC RTI/PAYE NI rules while partnering with Finance on journals and reconciliations. Permanent role based in Swale with £55k-£60k salary.