Payroll Manager Stoke on Trent £52,000 - £55,000 Company Profile This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced, collaborative Payroll & HR team at a thriving SME. You’ll lead on all payroll operations across the business, delivering a compliant, efficient, and accurate service that supports both operational goals and employee satisfaction What’s on offer? * 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) * Private Medical Insurance / Life Insurance * Staff Discount * Free Onsite Parking What will you do as a Payroll Manager? * Full ownership of end-to-end UK payroll operations, ensuring accuracy & efficiency * Oversee management of company pension schemes, employee benefits & statutory payments * Full compliance with payroll, tax, and PAYE legislation * Champion improvement by streamlining payroll processes & introducing innovative solutions * Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team, fostering a high-performance culture * Spearhead the selection, implementation, and optimisation of a new Payroll/HR system What do you need as a Payroll Manager? * Strong experience managing end-to-end UK payroll * Experience implementing payroll or HR systems * Advanced Excel skills (formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs essential) * High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment Job ID: 9746