Payroll Manager

We're looking for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is highly organised and detail oriented, and who enjoys leading efficient payroll operations while making a positive impact on employee experience.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our colleagues are paid accurately and on time, while staying compliant with relevant legislation.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage the monthly payroll for around 1,500 employees, ensuring salaries, bonuses, and deductions are processed accurately.
• Make sure we comply with all UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and tax regulations.
• Administer employee benefits including pensions and statutory payments like parental leave and sick pay.
• Develop and improve payroll processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and analyse payroll reports for internal teams and audits.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries in a timely and supportive manner.
• Oversee and submit employment tax-related reporting (e.g. P11Ds and PSA).
• Stay informed on changes to payroll legislation and implement any necessary updates.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation across all payroll activities.
• Be the first point of contact for payroll-related questions.
• Liaise with external advisers, auditors, and HMRC as needed regarding payroll and employment tax matters.

• A CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience managing payroll operations, ideally with 5+ years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax requirements, and employment law.
• Good understanding of employee benefits and pension administration.
• Confident using Excel and comfortable with analysing data.
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach to solving problems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Experience with Dayforce / Ceridian is helpful but not essential.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

• Starting salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
• Private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Parking at Exchange Quay (subject to availability)
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent development programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches

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