Payroll Manager

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee Payroll Operations – Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, tax deductions, and compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Benefits Administration – Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, leave entitlements, and other perks, ensuring employees understand and can access their benefits.
• Compliance & Reporting – Maintain compliance with employment laws, HMRC regulations, and internal policies; prepare payroll reports for finance and audit purposes.
• System & Process Management – Maintain and improve payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Employee Support – Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Collaboration – Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure smooth payroll and benefits operations.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and improve employee experience.

• Previous experience in a payroll environment.
• Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Tax & NI knowledge for calculations within the payroll system/over payments.
• GCSE’s in Maths and English.
• Use of Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• A positive approach to work and a “can do” attitude, with a good sense of humour and the desire to work hard and add value.