Payroll Manager
The Role
As Payroll Manager, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to bring both technical payroll expertise and the confidence to manage processes, systems, and stakeholder relationships effectively. With a hybrid working arrangement, you'll enjoy a great balance between office collaboration and home working.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time
* Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations, tax legislation, and statutory requirements including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, and auto-enrolment
* Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees, managers, and external bodies
* Managing and developing payroll systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency
* Producing payroll reports and providing analysis to finance and HR stakeholders as required
* Overseeing year-end payroll processes including P60s, P11Ds, and PSA submissions
* Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring the business remains compliant at all times
What We're Looking For
* Proven, hands-on experience in a payroll management role with responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments
* Experience managing payroll systems and driving process improvements
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
* A proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Based within commuting distance of Guildford
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between home and office
* A well-established, reputable organisation with a supportive working culture
* Genuine opportunity to take ownership of a key function and make the role your own
* Career development and progression within a growing business services organisation
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager ready to take on a pivotal role with a leading business services organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail