Payroll Manager Job at Manchester, Lancashire Full Time NEW

Manchester Airport Area (Hybrid Working)
£55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
Permanent

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large and complex organisation operating within a fast-paced shared services environment.

Leading an established payroll team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services across multiple legal entities and business divisions. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence payroll strategy, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing development of the payroll function.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance and Operations, you will play a key role in maintaining payroll excellence whilst supporting business growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a payroll team within a shared services environment
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of multiple payrolls
• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Manage payroll projects, process improvements and system enhancements
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, audits and year-end processes
• Support team development through coaching and mentoring
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across payroll operations
• Ensure payroll processes remain scalable and fit for future growth

About You

• Proven Payroll Manager experience within a large, high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
• Experience managing multi-entity payrolls
• Knowledge of Benefits in Kind, salary sacrifice schemes and statutory payments
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• ADP payroll experience would be highly advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Onsite gym and wellbeing facilities
• Staff discounts
• Free parking
• Hybrid working