Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be partnered with a growing business based in North of Northamptonshire. Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Payroll Manager to join their dedicated Finance team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement systems and procedures for processing payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments. Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing development for members of the payroll processing team. Oversee the timely processing of all payrolls within the group and ensure accurate reporting, including processing nominal journals. Ensure compliance with legislative amendments and labour laws. Liaise with external auditors and manage compliance audits with HMRC. Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to obtain and share payroll-related information. Lead the rollout of new payroll initiatives. Project lead the migration of master data sets from third-party payroll software upon acquisition. Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports. Resolve payroll-related issues and answer employee inquiries. Maintain and review KPIs for the payroll team to support our growing group. Candidate Profile: Positive approach to gaining further qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD). Strong work ethic and professional pride with exceptional attention to detail. Analytical skills with an inquisitive nature. Proficiency in MS Excel with the ability to quickly analyse data. Experience with HRIS systems and interfacing with third-party systems. Familiarity with Xero is preferable but not essential. Strong communication skills Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits: Birthday off, fully paid sick days, cashback health plan. Retail discounts, 50% childcare discount, and more. Salary up to £35,000 per annum