Payroll Manager – Fixed Term Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete payroll process, guaranteeing precise and prompt payroll delivery throughout the organization.

• Ensure adherence to UK payroll laws, PAYE, HMRC regulations, pension requirements, and statutory obligations.

• Manage relationships with payroll service providers, pension firms, and external partners.

• Create and uphold strong payroll controls, governance processes, and procedures.

• Direct payroll reconciliations, year-end tasks, and statutory submissions.

• Serve as the escalation point for intricate payroll inquiries and challenges.

• Evaluate and redesign payroll processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

• Spot opportunities for automation, standardization, and ongoing improvements.

• Supervise payroll system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and change initiatives.

• Generate payroll reports, metrics, and insights to aid business decision-making.

• Assist in strategic transformation projects, ensuring payroll services remain prepared for future expansion.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive payroll management experience in a complex organization.

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, pensions, HMRC regulations, and statutory compliance.

• Experience in managing outsourced payroll providers and service delivery partners.

• Demonstrated experience in leading payroll transformation, process improvement, or change initiatives.

• Proficiency in payroll systems administration, enhancement, and testing.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• CIPP certification or equivalent payroll qualification (preferred).

• Experience with iTrent Payroll (preferred).

• Background in payroll implementation or migration projects (preferred).

• Understanding of HR systems and payroll integrations (preferred).

• Experience in a professional services environment (preferred).

• Project management or continuous improvement qualifications (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.

• A comprehensive remuneration package that includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym memberships.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including professional funding.

• Both in-person and remote social events.

• Chance to participate in various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.

• A diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace culture.