Robert Walters
Payroll Manager
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Payroll Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Our client is a leading global organisation with a strong reputation within their sector and a large, diverse workforce across the UK. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to join their established team and play a key role in the ongoing development of their payroll function.
This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to make an impact within a large, complex organisation. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence payroll processes and help drive improvements across a high-volume payroll environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end payroll process for 1,000+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely monthly payroll delivery.
- Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring a smooth and efficient payroll service.
- Review and approve payroll data, reconciliations, reports and statutory submissions.
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries, supporting employees, HR and managers.
- Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and company policies.
- Support payroll audits, process improvements and system enhancements.
- Provide guidance and support to payroll team members.
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About You
- Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll within a large organisation.
- Experience managing payroll for 1,000+ employees is essential.
- Experience working with outsourced payroll bureaus such as SD Worx, ADP, Zellis, Moorepay or similar.
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Confident managing relationships with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that continues to grow and invest in its people. You will be joining a supportive environment where payroll is a valued function, with the opportunity to contribute to improvements, develop processes and make a real impact within the wider organisation.
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