UK Payroll Lead | SAP & Workday Expert

Knight-Frank; Enfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own the UK payroll for 3,000+ employees across seven pay groups. You will ensure accurate, timely processing and strict regulatory compliance while leading a payroll team and coordinating with Finance, HR and external providers.

The role requires deep expertise in SAP Payroll and Workday, a proactive improvement mindset, and the ability to drive payroll transformation in a large corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll leadership experience in a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience with SAP Payroll and Workday foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK monthly payroll for 3,000+ staff across multiple pay groups.
• Ensure timely, accurate payroll processing and robust controls.
• Manage a payroll team and liaise with Finance, HR and external providers.

Skills

Payroll leadership

SAP Payroll

Workday

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

SAP Payroll

Workday

Job description

Knight Frank is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own the UK payroll for 3,000+ employees across seven pay groups. You will ensure accurate, timely processing and strict regulatory compliance while leading a payroll team and coordinating with Finance, HR and external providers.

The role requires deep expertise in SAP Payroll and Workday, a proactive improvement mindset, and the ability to drive payroll transformation in a large corporate setting.