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Payroll Manager
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Payroll Manager
đź“Ť Hayes, Uxbridge Area (4 Days Office | 1 Day WFH)
đź’· ÂŁ60,000 to ÂŁ65,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a fast-growing international consumer brand during an exciting period of transformation. This is a standalone role where you'll take full ownership of the UK payroll operation for approximately 250 employees across two UK entities. Reporting into HR, you'll work closely with both HR and Finance to ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time every month.
Following a recent migration from ADP to Workday Payroll, you'll also play a key role in improving processes, resolving legacy issues, and embedding best practice across the payroll function. You'll be joining a collaborative, people-first culture within one of the highest-performing businesses in a global organisation, where continuous improvement is encouraged and your expertise will genuinely make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end monthly payroll for approximately 250 UK employees.
- Process payroll accurately and independently from start to finish.
- Manage HMRC submissions, pensions, and statutory compliance.
- Support the ongoing optimisation of Workday Payroll.
- Resolve outstanding issues following the ADP to Workday migration.
- Develop and document payroll processes and procedures.
- Create structured payroll calendars and governance.
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll data and reporting.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure full compliance with UK legislation.
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About You
You'll be an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership and delivering an accurate, compliant payroll service. You'll be comfortable working independently while building strong relationships across HR and Finance, with a proactive approach to improving processes and finding solutions.
We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance.
- Experience processing monthly payroll independently.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Confidence using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Workday Payroll experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
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Desirable Experience
- Workday Payroll.
- Payroll system implementation or optimisation.
- ADP payroll experience.
- Consumer, retail, or international business environments.
- Process improvement and payroll documentation.
What's on Offer?
- ÂŁ60,000 to ÂŁ65,000 salary.
- Hybrid working (4 days office, Fridays from home).
- Modern, recently refurbished offices.
- Supportive and collaborative culture.
- Opportunity to improve payroll systems and processes.
- Join a successful, growing international organisation.
Additional Information
- Permanent position.
- Hayes/Uxbridge location.
- Standalone Payroll Manager role reporting into HR.
- Responsible for payroll across two UK entities.
- Immediate opportunity to make a real impact within the payroll function.
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, improve processes and join a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you.
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