Neo People Management
Payroll Manager
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Are you a commercially minded Payroll Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and delivering an exceptional client service?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Neo People Management is a trusted provider of HR and payroll solutions to schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. We understand the unique challenges faced within the education sector and pride ourselves on delivering proactive operational and strategic HR advice alongside a high-quality payroll and pensions service. Each month, we pay over 60,000 school-based staff - and behind that is a highly qualified, passionate team dedicated to supporting education.
The Opportunity:
We're looking for a qualified, people-focused Payroll Manager to join our busy Payroll & Pensions team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front - empowering payroll professionals, driving service excellence, and ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery for our clients.
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Key Responsibilities
Your role will include, but not be limited to:
- Managing the preparation of monthly payrolls for clients receiving a full range of services
- Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Payroll Officers
- Organising workloads to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met
- Acting as a key point of contact for client payroll and pension queries
- Making HMRC submissions and ensuring full legislative compliance
- Delivering year-end processes, including:
- P60 production
- Employment Allowance claims
- P11D completion (where applicable)
- Identifying and implementing improvements to internal payroll processes
About You:
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
- CIPP qualification (minimum Level 5 / Degree in Payroll Management)
- Proven experience managing and developing a payroll team
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation
- High-level technical payroll expertise
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- A collaborative, team-focused approach
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Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working in a payroll bureau environment
- Exposure to, or understanding of, the education sector
Working Arrangements
This role offers hybrid working; however:
- You'll be required to attend the office daily for the first 6 weeks
- Thereafter, a minimum of two office days per week is required Please note that payroll assessments/tests will form part of the interview process.
What We Offer:
Please note the salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.
- 36 days annual leave (28 days + bank holidays)
- +1 additional day per year of service (up to 5 extra days)
- Hybrid / remote working options across the UK
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Flexible benefits package, including:
- Healthcare scheme
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity, champion flexibility, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can thrive.
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