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
Lead, manage and coach Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service
Support the Payroll Manager and take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing in their absence
Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution
Oversee pension processing activities, including NHS and LGPS schemes
Develop, monitor and report on payroll SLAs, driving continuous improvement
Maintain and enhance payroll processes, controls and systems
Ensure full compliance with statutory payroll requirements and internal policies
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Lead process improvement initiatives across payroll operations
Support the training and development of payroll team members
Contribute to wider HR Operations and finance projects as required
What We Are Looking For
Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a payroll environment
Strong end to end payroll knowledge within a complex organisation
Solid understanding of payroll legislation and statutory compliance
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Customer focused mindset with a proactive and solution driven approach
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
Benefits
33 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 35 days
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Comprehensive total reward package
Strong focus on learning, development and career progression
Flexible hybrid working model
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