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Department: Human Resources
Job Title: Payroll Manager
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Mon - Fri (08:30 - 17:00)
We have a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our Human Resources Department. The role is based on a Monday to Friday schedule, 08:30–17:00. A part‑time, four‑day week may be considered for the right candidate, provided there is flexibility to meet business needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with UK employment laws, tax regulations, and internal policies. Working closely with HR, Finance and other departments to provide a seamless payroll experience and maintain high standards of data accuracy, confidentiality and customer service. As Payroll Manager, you will oversee the payroll team, fostering a positive employee experience by managing payroll‑related inquiries efficiently and resolving any issues that arise.
Primary Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, demonstrating professional credibility
* Manage salaried and director payroll
* Oversee weekly payroll
* Manage the Pension Scheme
* Keep up to date with payroll legislation to ensure the department remains compliant
* Ensure management adheres to payroll processes
* Manage contractual changes impacting payroll
* Support internal and external payroll/finance audits
* Manage payroll month‑end and year‑end (P60s, P11Ds)
* Produce board reports and statistical information; undertake analysis to support decision making
* Process and support annual pay reviews
* Streamline and continually improve payroll processes
* Perform any other task reasonably requested in line with the HR department
Adhoc Responsibilities
* Process weekly payroll for all employees using software packages including Sage Payroll 50
* Ensure all statutory deductions are accounted for correctly
* Assist with reconciling all payroll balance‑sheet accounts monthly and provide reports
* Assist with producing monthly and weekly journals for cost allocation
* Assist with producing month and year end HMRC reports
* Deal with weekly payroll queries
* Manage the payroll email inbox
* Administer any weekly payroll changes
* Process company benefits
* Process attachment of earnings, sick pay and holidays etc.
* Issue weekly payroll‑related reports as required
Candidates should have strong payroll experience in weekly and monthly processing and the ability to meet deadlines. Up‑to‑date payroll legislation knowledge is key, and ideally you will have experience working with Sage. Supervisory experience and experience working within an FMCG environment would be beneficial but are not essential.
Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom
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