UK & ROI Payroll Manager
đź’° ÂŁ81,000
đź“Ť Reading
🏢 Hybrid – 2 days in office (Wednesday core day)
đź“„ Permanent
✨ The Opportunity
This is a senior payroll leadership role within a large, fast-paced organisation undergoing continuous change. You’ll own end-to-end payroll delivery across UK, Northern Ireland & ROI, lead a high-performing team, and act as the key payroll authority for senior stakeholders.
🧠What They’re Looking For
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Currently operating at Payroll Manager / Head of Payroll level
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Proven experience in large-scale payroll operations (5,000+ employees)
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Irish payroll experience is essential
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CIPP or IPASS qualified
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Comfortable managing multiple projects & transformation
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Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
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Payroll Leadership: Own end-to-end payroll delivery for UK, NI & ROI, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
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Compliance & Governance: Manage PAYE, NIC, pensions, auto-enrolment, BIK, PSWT, PRSI, GDPR, audits & internal controls
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Team Leadership: Develop, mentor, and lead a team of payroll professionals with a focus on performance and engagement
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Stakeholder Management: Act as the main payroll contact for People & Culture, Finance, Retail Ops & external providers
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Change & Projects: Lead payroll-related initiatives including automation, system improvements & legislative change
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Reporting & Insights: Deliver payroll metrics, SLA reporting and governance updates to senior leadership
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