Our client is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function. With over 1,500 employees, this is a fantastic opportunity for a confident payroll professional to make a significant impact in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

This is a standalone role initially, ideal for someone who is self-driven, accurate, and passionate about improving processes and compliance standards.

What You'll Be Doing

Running weekly and monthly payroll for both salaried and hourly-paid staff
Processing all types of pay including overtime, bonuses, and ad-hoc payments
Maintaining payroll records and updating starters, leavers, and employee changes
Acting as the go-to for all payroll-related queries and discrepancies
Leading payroll-related projects and system enhancements
Ensuring ongoing compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC, RTI, NMW, and pension regulations
Supporting audits and risk assessments
Collaborating with HR and Operations to align systems and improve integration
Reporting and analysing payroll data for insights and improvements
Documenting payroll procedures and supporting knowledge transfer across departments

What You'll Need

Solid experience in a Payroll Manageror senior payroll role
Proven ability to manage both weekly and monthly payroll cycles
Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
Experience leading payroll projects or system integrations
High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
CIPP qualification or membership(preferred but not essential)

This is a brilliant opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys autonomy and wants to lead the payroll function in a dynamic and growing business. If you're proactive, compliance-focused, and ready to own the process end-to-end, we'd love to hear from you