Payroll Manager

Alexander Daniels are currently recruiting for an established business for an experienced payroll professional to lead a busy, high‑performing payroll function. This role oversees the full end‑to‑end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service across the organisation. You’ll manage and develop the payroll team, work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and external partners, and act as the go‑to expert for complex payroll matters.

The role also drives process improvement, system optimisation, and high standards across all payroll activity.

• Lead and support the payroll team
• Manage monthly payroll, HMRC submissions, pensions, and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate records and resolve payroll queries
• Improve processes and introduce best practice
• Support TUPE, redundancy calculations, and statutory reporting

• Strong end‑to‑end payroll experience
• Knowledge of HMRC, pensions, and employment law
• Confidence with payroll systems (SAGE) and Excel
• High accuracy and strong organisational skills
• Experience leading or mentoring a team

A great role for someone who enjoys ownership, team leadership, and making a real impact on payroll operations.