Payroll Manager

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Payroll Manager - Nottingham

Permanent Full Time Nottingham

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a well-established Nottingham-based organisation on a permanent, full-time basis. This position offers hybrid working.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a busy and complex payroll function, managing both weekly and monthly payrolls while leading and developing a small payroll team.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on Payroll Manager with strong technical payroll knowledge who can ensure an accurate, compliant and efficient payroll service while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.Lead, support and develop the payroll team, including workload allocation, training and performance management.Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments and holiday pay.Manage RTI submissions, pension uploads and year-end payroll processes.Complete and review payroll reconciliations, including pension contributions, HMRC liabilities and payroll control accounts.Review payroll exceptions, variances and higher-risk changes prior to payroll sign-off.Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee information and payroll data is accurate.Produce regular payroll reports and analysis for senior stakeholders.Manage and resolve more complex payroll queries and escalations.Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure appropriate controls and procedures are followed.Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the overall efficiency of the payroll function.Support wider payroll projects and system improvements where required.

The ideal candidate will have:

Significant end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a busy or complex organisation.Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll team.Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting experience.Experience using a recognised payroll system.Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.A CIPP qualification or equivalent would be highly advantageous.A confident and professional communication style with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.A proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager looking to join a successful organisation where they can take real ownership of the payroll function, develop their team and have an impact on how payroll processes are delivered.

Please apply for immediate consideration.

Ad ID: 5419158295