Senior Recruitment Consultant at Lucy Walker Recruitment - specialising in HR and Business Support
Payroll Manager
Leeds – Fully Office Based
Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Death in Service, Optional BUPA membership
Our client is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function. With over 1,500 employees, this is a fantastic opportunity for a confident payroll professional to make a significant impact in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
This is a standalone role initially, ideal for someone who is self-driven, accurate, and passionate about improving processes and compliance standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Running weekly and monthly payroll for both salaried and hourly-paid staff
* Processing all types of pay including overtime, bonuses, and ad-hoc payments
* Maintaining payroll records and updating starters, leavers, and employee changes
* Acting as the go-to for all payroll-related queries and discrepancies
* Leading payroll-related projects and system enhancements
* Ensuring ongoing compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC, RTI, NMW, and pension regulations
* Supporting audits and risk assessments
* Collaborating with HR and Operations to align systems and improve integration
* Reporting and analysing payroll data for insights and improvements
* Documenting payroll procedures and supporting knowledge transfer across departments
What You’ll Need
* Solid experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll role
* Proven ability to manage both weekly and monthly payroll cycles
* Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
* Experience leading payroll projects or system integrations
* High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
* CIPP qualification or membership (preferred but not essential)
This is a brilliant opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys autonomy and wants to lead the payroll function in a dynamic and growing business. If you’re proactive, compliance-focused, and ready to own the process end-to-end, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Human Resources, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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