Payroll Manager

A great opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional to take ownership of a busy, multi-entity payroll function within a growing organisation. You'll manage the full payroll cycle for a large workforce, support a variety of internal teams, and play an important role as the business continues to expand through acquisitions. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation.

What You'll Be Doing Running end-to-end monthly payrolls (circa 450 employees) across multiple entities and payment cycles. Processing starters, leavers, rota/T&A data and ensuring accurate employee records. Handling statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP), RTI submissions and all payroll-related HMRC requirements. Managing auto-enrolment and pension processes (e.g. NEST and private schemes). Posting payroll journals and linking data accurately into Sage 50.

Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and employment-related queries across the group. Supporting the wider Finance & Admin team with additional tasks as the organisation continues to scale. What You'll Bring Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a multi-site or multi-entity environment. Confidence working with rota-based Time & Attendance systems. Knowledge of UK employment compliance and general HR administration, including right-to-work.

Experience with Sage Payroll (and ideally Sage HR) or the ability to get up to speed quickly. Strong understanding of auto-enrolment and statutory payments. Intermediate Excel skills and a high level of accuracy. Ability to work autonomously, handle confidential information, and support colleagues confidently. Any experience with sponsorship of overseas workers is beneficial. What You'll Get in Return Flexibility to work from home occasionally where business needs allow.

Free on-site parking. Access to wellbeing support and employee perks. The chance to join a growing organisation and play a key role in strengthening the payroll function.