Payroll & HR Systems Manager

Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A Pivotal Opportunity to Shape Payroll & People Systems

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK business that forms part of a successful international group. With a strong presence across the foodservice, hospitality and retail sectors, the organisation combines global capability with local expertise and is committed to operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

The business is currently implementing a new HR and payroll system, making this a key moment to join. The Payroll & HR Systems Manager will play a central role in embedding the new system, optimising processes, strengthening reporting capability and ensuring a smooth transition across the organisation.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape how payroll and people systems operate for the future.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Systems Manager to take ownership of end-to-end UK payroll operations while leading the optimisation and development of payroll and HR systems.

This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, while driving system improvements and strengthening cross-functional processes across HR, Finance and IT.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the accurate and timely delivery of monthly UK payroll

Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment

Manage year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds and reconciliations

Oversee payroll and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance

Drive system improvements, upgrades and integrations

Partner with Finance, HR and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow and reporting

Provide payroll reporting, analytics and insights to senior leadership

Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries and external providers

Maintain robust controls, documentation and audit readiness

About You

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong systems expertise and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

You will bring:

Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Experience managing payroll and/or HR systems (system implementation experience highly desirable)

Advanced Excel capability

Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail

Experience leading system improvements or implementations

Excellent stakeholder management skills

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Experience within a multi-site or international organisation (advantageous)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to shape payroll and HR systems during a major implementation

Collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment

The stability and backing of a global group with a strong UK footprint