Group Payroll Manager
Employer Location Reading, England, Berkshire Salary Up to per annum + 50000 Closing date 10 Sep 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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UK Payroll Manager - Permanent Role | Reading HQ | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity for a hands-on position leading a small team of two Payroll Assistants within a dynamic and friendly Finance department.
💼 What's on Offer:
1. Flexible hybrid working arrangements
2. On-site parking
3. Competitive tech package
4. A wide range of employee benefits
You'll be responsible for managing the Group payroll for over 800 employees, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and delivering accurate, timely payroll services. With the support of your team, you'll oversee all payroll-related duties and play a pivotal role in wider finance projects and process improvements as the payroll lead.
🔑 Key Responsibilities:
5. Oversee and process payroll for 800+ employees across the Group
6. Ensure full compliance with current payroll legislation and statutory requirements
7. Manage all payroll components including salaries, benefits, and deductions
8. Maintain and update payroll data with precision and accuracy
9. Collaborate with HR to ensure correct employee records (new starters, leavers, changes)
10. Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure timely, accurate payments
11. Produce payroll reports for senior management
12. Stay informed on legislative changes and adapt processes accordingly
13. Contribute to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Requirements:
14. Proven experience managing multiple payrolls at Group level (ideally 6+)
15. Strong technical proficiency with ADP systems
16. In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation
17. High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
18. Proficient in payroll software and systems
19. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
20. Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
21. CIPP qualification preferred but not essential
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
22. Corporate Governance
23. Credit Control
24. Part-Qualified Accountant
25. Payroll
26. Public Practice Accounting
27. Public Services Accounting
28. Senior Finance – Qualified
29. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
30. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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