Payroll Manager

We are pleased to introduce the role of Payroll Manager, which will strengthen our payroll operations and support our commitment to paying our colleagues accurately and on time. This role will support the Head of Payroll and Projects, while supporting the Payroll Supervisors and lead by example. As the Payroll Manager you will oversee all the payroll processes, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work closely with HR and Finance to improve systems, reporting, and employee support. Your place of work will be based in the offices in Worsley. We do operate a hybrid working policy and we expect the hours worked to support the business requirements. Flexibility is offered with the business operating between the hours of 07:00 – 17:00 on a 37.5-hour contract. Support & manage Payroll Supervisor with their team of payroll Clerks Manage and support with Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly payroll processing for over 5000 employees accurately and on schedule. Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation data. Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions To include benefit in kind and pension calculations, to complete P11D records until in Real Time Information Prepare payroll reports for management and regulatory authorities Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries. Manage and support with payroll software and recommend system improvements Coordinate payroll-related activities with HR, Finance, and external agencies including sending payment lists to Treasury in advance of payments. Support preparing reports for management and regulatory authorities Ensure timely payment of taxes, pensions and statutory deductions with reconciliation's of HMRC accounts Support internal and external payroll audits Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures Support ongoing payroll projects Authorising bank payments Other Management tasks to be discussed Key Skills Strong numerical and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Leadership and team management abilities to support the payroll team with further development including the supervisors Problem-solving and decision-making skills Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information Time management and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced payroll department Strong technical problem-solving skills, both written and verbal Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team Forward thinking, able to anticipate risks an issues High Level of integrity, professionalism, and business focused Commitment to continuous learning and improvement by delivering to the payroll team Required Payroll Supervisory / Management experience with proven experience in a similar…