Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Pencoed, South Wales

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In a fast‑moving world, we all share a responsibility to shape a better future. At ROCKWOOL, we’re committed to improving modern life through innovative, sustainable stone wool solutions. Join us and help build a world that works for generations to come.

Your Future Team:

Reporting to the HR Director, the Manager will responsible for the processing of the full ROCKWOOL UK monthly payrolls (circa. 600 employees), including employees in UK and Ireland, across multiple business entities, ensuring compliance with company procedures and local payroll/tax related regulations.

What you will be doing:

• Monthly processing of salaries, deductions, statutory payments, RTI submissions, e-payslips, and reconciliations for a multi-country operation
• Full management, maintenance, configuration, user access control, system integration, and continuous improvement of the payroll platform (Cintra)
• Responsibility for annual PSA reviews, P60, TAS, STBV submissions, Form 42, and HMRC compliance across all payroll activities
• Processing inbound/outbound assignee pay, benefits, and shadow payroll across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensuring ongoing pension compliance, accurate contributions, timely payments to providers, and maintenance of pension records
• Line manager of Payroll Coordinator with full responsibility for development, performance, and team compliance
• Management of equity event processing and associated tax compliance
• Processing taxable benefits through payroll, managing salary sacrifice schemes, and ensuring HMRC compliance
• Main point of contact for audits and responsible for maintaining audit procedures and compliance documentation
• Proactive identification of compliance risks, support for system upgrades, and collaboration on HR/Payroll projects

What you bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience of full monthly payroll system processes including balancing and closing the pay period
• Knowledge of employee benefits, including company car schemes, and fuel complexities
• Experience of payroll system maintenance: user access and security profiles, set-up and maintenance of user defined categories, bulk uploads & back dated pay awards
• Knowledge of Auto Enrolment and experience with pension administration
• Intermediate level knowledge of Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables etc.)

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme (Aviva)
• Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Who we are

ROCKWOOL are a global leader in stone wool solutions, transforming volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products since 1937. With over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing sites in more than 40 countries, our mission is to harness the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We actively support 11 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and champion ocean health through partnerships with the One Ocean Foundation and the Denmark SailGP Team.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture, representing 79 nationalities worldwide. At ROCKWOOL, everyone is valued and respected. Our culture – The ROCKWOOL Way – is built on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Closing Date: 8th November 2026