Payroll ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. In this role, you will manage a team responsible for payroll calculations, disbursements, and reconciliations while ensuring adherence to payroll and pension regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.Responsibilities- Oversee the end-to-end fortnightly payroll process for approximately 1,800 employees, including data entry, calculations, and wage disbursement.- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, covering regular pay, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation elements.- Prepare and submit payroll tax returns (P60s, P11Ds) to ensure compliance and prevent penalties.- Handle payroll-related inquiries from regulatory agencies and resolve any compliance issues.- Lead, mentor, and support the payroll team, providing guidance and fostering professional development.- Manage workload distribution, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.- Administer benefits schemes, including auto-enrolment pensions, private stakeholder pensions, salary sacrifice programs, childcare, technology, and cycle-to-work schemes.- Produce the annual Gender Pay Report in line with regulatory requirements.- Assess and evaluate current payroll systems, processes, and procedures, identifying areas for improvement.- Lead the scoping, planning, and implementation of a new payroll system to enhance efficiency and compliance.- Support the HR team with ad hoc tasks as needed.Key Skills- Knowledge of other payroll systems.- CIPP qualified (or working towards a recognised payroll qualification) with extensive payroll expertise.- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, PAYE procedures, and tax compliance.- Proficiency in payroll software systems for data management, transaction processing, and reporting.- Experience with Advanced (Mitrefinch) Payroll Software is desirable but not essential.- Excellent numerical skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure payroll accuracy.- Strong organisational skills to maintain accurate payroll records for auditing and reporting purposes.- Effective verbal and written communication skills to address payroll queries and provide clear guidance.- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies proactively.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.- A customer-focused approach to providing exceptional payroll support to employees.