Payroll Manager
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Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid/Flexible Working)
Experience Required: 5–10 Years
Reports To: Finance Director
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Payroll to lead and manage payroll operations across the UK and Ireland. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for all employees, while also driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Knowledge of TUPE transfers is essential, as is a strong understanding of UK and Irish payroll legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function for the UK and Ireland, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Oversee payroll processing for multiple entities, including complex payroll scenarios such as TUPE transfers, acquisitions, and restructures.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HMRC and Revenue (Ireland) regulations.
- Act as the subject matter expert on payroll-related matters, advising HR, Finance, and senior leadership.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers, benefit providers and internal stakeholders.
- Lead payroll audits and ensure robust internal controls are in place.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation.
- Support integration of payroll systems with HRIS and finance platforms.
- Provide strategic input into reward, benefits, and compensation planning.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of payroll professionals.
Key Requirements:
- 5–10 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing large payrolls across both the UK and Ireland.
- In-depth knowledge of TUPE transfers and their payroll implications.
- Strong understanding of UK and Irish tax, pension, and employment legislation.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, Workday, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- CIPP qualification or equivalent (highly desirable).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Inclusive and collaborative work culture
- Location:
- Trowbridge, ENGLAND, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Category:
- Human Resources
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