Payroll Manager Coventry | Permanent | Up to £40,000 Benefits SF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client, a leading organisation based in Coventry, to recruit a Payroll Manager on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business where you'll take a hands-on lead in managing the payroll function and supporting a small team to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service. The Role: Oversee the day-to-day activities of the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls Review and balance payrolls, validating reports and securing appropriate approvals Maintain accurate employee records relating to salary, benefits and costing information Manage payroll-related queries, investigating and resolving discrepancies efficiently Collaborate closely with HR and Operations to implement contract-specific pay deals, including union agreements where relevant Process statutory payments, court orders and RTI data, reconciling with PAYE control accounts Analyse payroll variances to provide meaningful insights to management Continuously review and improve payroll processes and systems, working alongside the People Systems Manager Report directly to the Head of Finance and manage a team of three Payroll Analysts Requirements: Previous experience leading a small payroll team Detailed knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements, PAYE and HMRC rules Experience working with Zellis Resource Link and Kronos systems Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Own transport and a full UK driving licence Desirable: CIPP qualification Advanced Excel skills Benefits: Salary up to £40,000 26 days holiday plus bank holidays 4x Life Assurance Flexitime Discretionary company bonus scheme Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long-service and GEM Awards If you're a payroll professional looking for your next step into a supervisory role - or already in a supervisory role and looking for a fresh challenge - then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with SF Recruitment to find out more