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Head of Payroll

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Head of Payroll

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £65,000

Contract: 12-month FTC

About the Role

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced leader to oversee its Payroll, Pensions and People function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee all payroll, pensions and people systems operations
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery in line with statutory requirements
  • Manage compliance with HMRC, pension providers, and other regulatory bodies
  • Provide expert advice on payroll and pension matters, including legislative changes
  • Oversee people systems processes and support optimisation of HR technology
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy, auditability and data integrity
  • Manage, coach and support team members to ensure effective performance
  • Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across HR and Finance
Essential Experience & Skills
  • Strong experience managing a payroll function in a medium or large organisation
  • Operational knowledge of both DB and DC pension schemes
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a high workload
  • Strong communication skills and confidence advising stakeholders
  • A proactive problem‑solver who can work independently and take initiative

Please apply or contact  directly!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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