Role: Payroll Manager
Location: Manchester - Hybrid, one day per week in office
Job Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £42,000 to £45,000
Role Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a high performing HR Operations team within a nationally recognised social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives.
Working within a complex and large-scale environment, the Payroll Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across a multi-site workforce. This position will combine hands on payroll expertise with team leadership, process improvement and stakeholder management responsibilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and operating as a senior escalation point within a busy payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, manage and coach Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service
2. Support the Payroll Manager and take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing in their absence
3. Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution
4. Oversee pension processing activities, including NHS and LGPS...