Parkside Recruitment
Payroll Manager
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Payroll Manager
Hayes/Uxbridge, Middlesex (4 days office / 1 day home working)
£55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking to take ownership of a busy, end-to-end payroll function within a well-established international business?
We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a collaborative HR team, taking full responsibility for delivering accurate and compliant payroll across two UK companies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously, building strong relationships across the business, and ensuring employees receive an exceptional payroll service.
The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will manage the complete payroll cycle from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations and employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing end-to-end monthly payroll for two UK entities.
- Processing salary changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits, and statutory payments.
- Ensuring payroll data is accurate, compliant, and submitted within deadlines.
- Acting as the first point of contact for all payroll-related queries.
- Liaising with HMRC and external providers where required.
- Preparing payroll reports and supporting month-end reconciliations.
- Producing P45s, P60s, and P11Ds.
- Managing pension submissions and reconciliations.
- Administering the company private medical scheme.
- Supporting internal and external payroll audits.
- Working closely with HR and Finance to continually improve payroll processes.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll independently.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, pensions, and statutory payments.
- Experience handling payroll from start to finish with minimal supervision.
- Excellent attention to detail and a highly organized approach.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and confidently.
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Experience using Workday would be highly advantageous, however we will also consider exceptional payroll professionals with extensive end-to-end payroll experience gained using other payroll systems.
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What's on Offer
- Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
- 25 days annual leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Staff purchase scheme
- Training and career development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Hybrid working (4 days office, Fridays from home)
If you're a dedicated payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, thrives on accuracy, and wants to join a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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