Payroll Manager

About the role

This is a replacement position within our growing payroll department, which currently consists of a team of three. You will be instrumental in managing the team, ensuring the smooth operation of payroll processes, and driving departmental growth to align with our strategic goals. This hands-on role will involve processing payroll, developing new systems, and contributing to the launch of innovative products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management:
  • Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payroll for approximately 800 workers per week, aiming to scale quickly.
  • Foster a supportive and high-performing team culture, identifying and addressing training needs.
  • Manage workload distribution and ensure seamless handling of inbound inquiries.
• Hands-On Payroll Processing:
  • Oversee and perform end-to-end payroll processes, specifically within Umbrella and CIS payment systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and maintain high accuracy in all transactions.
• Departmental Development:
  • Work closely with senior management to develop the payroll department, introducing scalable processes to support rapid growth.
  • Contribute to the implementation and management of two new payroll products, including designing internal/external processes and pricing structures.
  • Manage the introduction of new pension options, ensuring smooth integration with payroll systems.
• Strategic Contributions:
  • Assist in the long-term planning of staffing and resources to meet future demands.
  • Provide insights and reporting to senior management to support decision-making and commercial strategies.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions for greater efficiency and accuracy. 

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in managing payroll teams within high-volume environments.
• Hands-on experience in payroll processing.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• A strategic thinker with experience in scaling payroll operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle challenges effectively.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of pension schemes and payroll-related product development is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company on an ambitious growth journey, with significant investments in cutting-edge technology.
• Opportunities to shape and grow the payroll department, contributing to key business milestones.
• A chance for career progression, with future opportunities to take on broader responsibilities across developing departments.

Next Steps

As part of our interview process, we would like to understand your approach to achieving the responsibilities outlined in this job description. Should you be invited for interview, please come prepared to discuss:

• Your experience in managing teams and handling high-volume payroll.
• Your approach to scaling operations and meeting future challenges.
• Examples of process improvements or department developments you’ve led.
• Insights into how you would contribute to launching new payroll products and services.

We look forward to discussing how your skills and experience can help us achieve our goals.