Adaptable Recruitment is exclusively working with a growing business in St Helens who is looking to recruit a high calibre Payroll Manager to join their vibrant team. Salary and Benefits £45000- £50000 per annum 37.5 hours a week. Office Based. Free parking on site. The role Manage the end-to-end payroll process for circa 20,000 employees, ensuring all payments are made accurately and on time. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 5 payroll staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and accountability. Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, pension legislation (including auto-enrolment), and statutory requirements. Oversee the preparation, submission, and reconciliation of PAYE, NI, and pension contributions. Manage payroll-related audits and respond to external and internal audit requests. Maintain and update payroll systems, collaborating with IT and HRIS teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Act as the main point of contact for complex payroll queries and escalations. Produce and analyse payroll reports for management, finance, and HR. Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, automation, and cost-efficiency. Keep abreast of legislative changes affecting payroll and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders Key Requirements Proven experience managing a large payroll (10,000 employees). Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a payroll team In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance, and pension regulations. Proficiency in using complex payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, iTrent, or similar). Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.