Job Title: Payroll Manager
Salary: Up to £40,000 (pro-rata)
Hours: 30 – 40 hours p/w, Mon - Fri
Location: Flexible, Sudbury/Colchester
Casanovas Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business that has recently expanded to three sites, including a brand-new location currently under construction. As a result of this growth, our client are now looking to appoint an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function across the group, currently supporting around 300 employees with further growth on the horizon.
Main areas of responsibility:
* Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for around 300 employees across multiple sites
* Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with contracts and legislation
* Handle statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and others
* Administer pension schemes, including enrolments and contributions
* Keep up to date with UK payroll laws and ensure full compliance
* Lead payroll audits and reconciliations; resolve discrepancies
* Be the first point of contact for payroll queries from staff
* Identify and implement payroll process improvements
* Prepare and distribute all statutory payroll documents (e.g. payslips, P45s, P60s, P11Ds)
* Provide payroll reports and KPIs to senior leadership, work closely with HR to ensure data accurate
* Support payroll integration for new sites or acquisitions and deliver payroll inductions
Required Skills & Desired Experience:
* Proven experience in a senior UK payroll role with strong knowledge pf payroll legislation, tax, NI, pension contributions and compliance
* Confident with payroll systems, advanced Excel skills, and experience managing integrations and system improvements
* High level of accuracy in complex payroll processing, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
* Able to interpret and resolve technical payroll issues with a logical, solutions-focused approach
* Advanced Excel skills and system development experience
* A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently
Rewards & Benefits:
* Free parking and staff discounts
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company sick pay and pension
* Committed to training and development
* Opportunity to become an integral part of a growing and professional team
Ready to take ownership of a key role in a growing business? Apply today and be part of their exciting journey