HRC Recruitment
Payroll Manager
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HRC Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our progressive client to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and take ownership of a complex, high-volume payroll function. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across a diverse workforce.
The Role
As Payroll Manager, you will oversee payroll operations for more than 850 employees, managing monthly and two-weekly payrolls, both costed and non-costed, as well as a CIS payroll for subcontractors. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll compliance, driving process improvements and partnering closely with HR and Finance to deliver an exceptional payroll service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Payroll team, ensuring a high-performing and customer-focused service.
- Manage the end-to-end processing of monthly and two-weekly payrolls for 850+ employees.
- Oversee CIS payroll, ensuring accurate verification, deductions and submissions.
- Ensure payroll data is accurate, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses, allowances and statutory payments.
- Review and approve payrolls prior to final sign-off.
- Maintain payroll schedules and ensure all deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and CIS regulations.
- Manage statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
- Complete HMRC submissions and maintain accurate payroll records for audit purposes.
- Oversee payroll systems, working with software providers to resolve issues and implement improvements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance accuracy.
- Support payroll system upgrades, testing and integration with HR and Finance systems.
- Provide expert guidance to employees on payroll queries, pensions, benefits and deductions.
- Partner closely with HR on onboarding, salary changes and employee benefits.
- Support month-end and year-end processes, payroll reconciliations and reporting.
- Prepare payroll cost analysis, forecasts and reports for senior leadership.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll data across all systems.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced payroll professional with a proven track record of managing high-volume, multi-frequency payrolls in a fast-paced environment.
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You'll bring:
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations and the CIS Scheme.
- A CIPP qualification (preferred).
- Experience leading and developing a payroll team.
- Strong understanding of integrated HR and Finance systems.
- Advanced payroll software knowledge and excellent Excel skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- A professional, discreet approach when handling confidential information.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a progressive and growing organisation.
- A varied and rewarding leadership role with real influence.
- Collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid work model
Location: South Lanarkshire
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact HRC Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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