Overview

Payroll Manager – Professional Services – Hybrid

c. £90k with bonus and additional benefits

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations across both the UK and international regions. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payrolls, while also contributing to ongoing process improvements and payroll-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, tax laws, and internal audit standards
• Act as point of escalation for payroll queries and issues from both internal teams and external providers
• Partner with Finance to complete payroll reconciliations and support GL processes
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes, documentation, and internal controls
• Support payroll-related projects, including new system implementations and process redesign
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and international payroll legislation and its impact
• Collaborate with HR and external vendors to support international assignments and mobility (e.g. expat payrolls, double taxation, STBV reporting)
• Provide coaching and day-to-day leadership to the payroll team
• Ensure internal documentation, guides, and intranet content are current and user-friendly
• Support audits, reporting, and board-level metrics as required

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in payroll operations, ideally across both UK and international markets
• Proven ability to manage a small team and support their development
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, with working knowledge of international requirements
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers and HR/Finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working with integrated payroll/HR systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in financial services or insurance is a plus, but not essential
• Relevant payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) preferred but not mandatory

About the organisation

• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team
• Work with a growing international organisation committed to continuous improvement
• Collaboration on multi-country payroll operations and exciting global projects
• Access to strong benefits and professional development opportunities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Professional Services

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