<p><strong>Deputy Payroll Manager</strong></p><p>Hybrid working with time spent in our Bradford office<br/>Salary: up to £42k per annum<br/>Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time</p><p>Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next leadership role?</p><p>Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, is seeking a Deputy Payroll Manager to join our People Services team.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the Deputy Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused, and accurate payroll service. Reporting to the Admin & Payroll Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and internal policies.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for internal customers, offering specialist payroll support and system guidance.</li><li>Manage reconciliations, annual reporting, and pension administration tasks.</li><li>Produce payroll management information through business objects reporting.</li><li>Lead, manage, and develop the payroll team to meet service standards, KPIs, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.</li><li>Contribute to the Pensions Governance Committee.</li><li>Manage overpayment procedures and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a motivated payroll professional with:</p><ul><li>Substantial knowledge of PAYE legislation, HMRC requirements, and payroll compliance.</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment (preferably within a shared service setting).</li><li>Strong leadership and organisational skills with a proactive approach.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset.</li><li>High proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialist payroll software – iTrent experience is a distinct advantage.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex data and generate technical reports.</li><li>Experience in payroll processing, including tax calculations, court orders, pensions, and statutory payments.</li><li>A CIPP qualification or working towards one (desirable).</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Anchor?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Meaningful Work: </strong>Make a difference in the lives of older people through your expertise.</li><li><strong>Hybrid Working: </strong>Enjoy a flexible work arrangement with time spent in our Bradford office.</li><li><strong>Career Growth: </strong>Opportunities to develop and progress in a supportive environment.</li><li><strong>Great Benefits:</strong> Competitive salary, pension contributions, and a range of employee perks.</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll career, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding services at Anchor.</p><p>We will be reviewing applications as they come in and will close the advert once weve received enough. If youre interested, early applications are encouraged!</p><p><strong>No Agencies please</strong></p>