Payroll Operations Manager

Role Purpose:       The Payroll Operations Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of the Williams F1 Team’s payroll provision. This role oversees all payroll processes, ensures compliance with statutory requirements, manages payroll vendors and systems, provides expert advice to leaders and employees on payroll matters and the Payroll SME for the People Services team. The Payroll Operations Manager drives continuous improvement, ensuring that processes are efficient, well‑controlled, and aligned with organisational policies.  Main Duties     Payroll Processing & Compliance   Lead and manage end‑to‑end payroll operations for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.  Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pension regulations, and statutory requirements.  Oversee calculations of pay, overtime, bonuses, allowances, deductions, and statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.).  Manage year‑end payroll activities including P60s, P11Ds and tax‑year submissions. Together with leading on payrolling benefits for 2027.  Systems & Data Management   Oversee payroll systems in partnership with the People Systems team, ensuring data integrity and optimised workflow.  Partner with People Systems, Finance, and Tax teams to design and enhance payroll‑related processes.  Maintain secure, accurate employee payroll data in line with data protection guidelines.  Vendor & Stakeholder Management   Manage relationships with third‑party payroll providers, pension providers, and auditors.  Act as main point of contact for internal stakeholders on payroll queries and reporting.  Provide timely, accurate payroll data to Finance for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.  Controls, Audit & Process Improvement   Establish strong governance and control frameworks to reduce risk and ensure compliance.  Lead internal and external audit activities related to payroll.  Drive AI, automation and efficiency across payroll processes, seeking opportunities for system and process improvements.    Working at Williams F1 Team accountabilities:   Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:   Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.  Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.  Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.  Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.  Work to quality standards…