Payroll Manager – St Albans

Location: St Albans Head Office, St Albans, GB, AL1 3AL
Salary: Circa 44k – 48k
Contract type: Permanent
Work Type: Hybrid (typically 2 days work from home, 3 days office)
Full Time: Yes

About the Role

Diaverum UK is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and ensure the timely and accurate payment of salaries for approximately 800 UK based employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing, including starters, leavers, pay changes and statutory payments.
• Administer payroll deductions, pensions (Auto‑Enrolment & NHS), and ensure compliance with NMW and WTR.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of payroll data and systems.
• Produce payroll reports for Finance, including GL, accruals, and pension contributions.
• Handle debt recovery processes and liaise with external partners.
• Lead year‑end reporting including P11Ds, Form 42, and Gender Pay Gap submissions.
• Supervise daily workflows and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain payroll documentation and training guides.
• Provide cover for Payroll Officer and Head of Payroll when required.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates must have their CIPP qualification (Diploma in Payroll Management) and previous experience working with i‑trent/SAP is desirable. Must have intermediate to advanced Excel skills due to manual calculations needed in the role.

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally in a healthcare or multi‑site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pension schemes.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and manual payroll calculations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top‑tier training. Our comprehensive professional training program, including on‑the‑job training and access to our in‑house education program ‘d Academy,’ sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum.

Diaverum’s mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values:

• Competent: Delivering results while prioritizing patient and employee safety.
• Passionate: Fostering genuine relationships and driving results with respect.
• Inspiring: Encouraging innovation, collaboration, and transformative care.

We encourage you to apply today as we reserve the right to close applications early should we be in receipt of sufficient applications.

Diaverum UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

Come grow with us.