Payroll Manager We 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. ADZN1_UKTJ