Elevation Recruitment Group
Payroll Manager
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Payroll Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 - FTE (pro rata for 4 days per week)
Location: Burnley
We're working exclusively with a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation in its sector based in Burnley. The business has ambitious growth plans to double turnover over the next five years. As part of this growth journey, they are investing in their finance function and are now looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll and support the wider development of the department.
The Role
This is a standalone Payroll Manager position responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for a workforce of <500 employees. You'll take full ownership of the payroll process end-to-end, while also playing a key role in helping to build out processes and controls as the finance function matures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys autonomy and wants genuine input into how a growing business shapes its finance and payroll operations going forward.
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Key Responsibilities
- Managing end-to-end payroll processing for <500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance at every stage
- Ensuring full compliance with current payroll legislation, tax, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory requirements
- Overseeing statutory payments, deductions, and year-end payroll processes
- Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and management
- Liaising closely with HR to ensure employee data, contracts, and changes are reflected accurately in payroll
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and controls as the business grows
- Supporting compensation and benefits administration where required
- Assisting with audits and ensuring robust record-keeping in line with best practice
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing payroll within a business of similar size or complexity
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Confident working with payroll software and systems
- Compensation and benefits experience would be highly advantageous
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
- Comfortable operating in a finance function that is still evolving, with the confidence to help shape it
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What's on Offer
- £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience pro rata - 4 days
- 4 days per week
- Genuine opportunity to influence and develop the finance function
- Autonomy and ownership of the payroll function
- The chance to grow with a business on a clear upward trajectory
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager looking for a role with real ownership and the opportunity to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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