Payroll Manager
Solihull, UK (Office-Based)
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
£37,000 – £38,000 per annum
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its Head Office team in Solihull.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations within a fast-paced environment, supporting a large workforce and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the end-to-end processing of two monthly payrolls for 1,500+ employees
* Manage payroll activities including starters, leavers, amendments, overtime, absences, statutory payments, and pensions
* Investigate and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies efficiently
* Produce payroll reports, journals, and reconciliations to support finance processes
* Administer company pension schemes, including NEST
* Process payroll-related payments (monthly and ad hoc)
* Manage company cars, fuel cards, and P11D reporting
* Complete year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting
* Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity
* Support payroll and HR-related projects and process improvements
* Prepare detailed reports covering earnings, deductions, and benefits
* Lead on gender pay gap reporting
About You
* Proven experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally at Manager or Senior level
* Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll 50
* Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation, payroll compliance, and UK regulations
* Experience managing pensions and auto-enrolment (NEST essential)
* High attention to detail with excellent accuracy
* Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
* Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a busy environment