Payroll & Systems Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional with a passion for systems optimisation? An established organisation in north Portsmouth is seeking a Payroll & Systems Manager to lead their payroll function and enhance their HR and payroll systems.

This role offers an exciting chance to influence operational processes within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The organisation values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing comprehensive benefits including hybrid working, a competitive pension, generous holiday allowance, and various wellness initiatives.

• Lead the end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation, while driving system enhancements.
• Act as the expert resource for payroll queries, supporting staff and management with payroll and system‑related issues.
• Manage and develop payroll systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to optimise data flow, reporting, and audit processes.
• Support system upgrades, new implementations, and ongoing system health to foster continual improvement.

• Proven experience managing payroll operations within the UK, with a solid understanding of PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Strong technical expertise with payroll systems, including implementation or improvement projects.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supervising or supporting team members is advantageous but not essential.

• 37.5 hours per week, with 2 days WFH.
• Excellent company pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Life assurance.
• Retail discounts, online GP, EV scheme, cycle‑to‑work, healthcare cash plan, and more.
• ESG days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Salary depending on experience.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.