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.