Payroll Manager

Location: Media City, Salford, United Kingdom; hybrid working with 2 days from home per week

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Company

A well-established and growing company based in Media City, Salford.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process and ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, statutory payments, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and year-end activities including P60s, P11Ds, and PSA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pension regulations.
• Resolve complex payroll queries and manage overseas and casual payroll arrangements.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, process optimisation, legislative changes, and business continuity planning.
• Coach and support the Payroll Supervisor while building relationships with stakeholders, auditors, pension providers, and third-party payroll partners.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or fully qualified CIPP Payroll Professional.
• Significant experience managing payroll operations and payroll teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pension administration.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills.
• Experience driving process enhancements and change initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• 15-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
• Hybrid working with 2 days from home per week.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Annual bonus and contributory pension.
• Retail discounts and private healthcare.