Payroll manager
- Full-time
Payroll manager
Employer Location England, Greater Manchester, Manchester Salary - per annum + Circa £55,000 Closing date 11 Nov 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
The company
Are you a confident payroll professional who thrives in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments? We're partnering with a growing organisation undergoing significant growth in their payroll operations, and we're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end‑to‑end payroll, manage a team and onboard new clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a visible role in shaping high‑quality payroll delivery.
What you'll be doing
- Leading end‑to‑end implementations - managing timelines, quality and budgets across multiple onboarding projects.
- Partnering with clients - understanding requirements, shaping plans and providing clear guidance throughout the transition.
- Manage payroll operation processes and team - ensuring a seamless payroll service for clients
- Managing risks & dependencies - keeping delivery on track through proactive issue resolution.
- Streamline and improve processes - advising the business on best practice to ensure payroll compliance and effective working.
- Developing junior team members - helping build a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of hands‑on UK payroll management experience, with strong end‑to‑end operational knowledge and be able to step in to support with processing when need to.
- Proven experience leading payroll implementations in complex or high‑volume environments.
- Strong understanding of UK payroll compliance - AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy.
- Confident leadership experience and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly.
- CIPP qualification (advantageous).