UK Payroll Lead / Manager Basildon (Hybrid – 2 days office-based) | Full-time, Permanent Salary: £54,000 – £65,000PA Are you a payroll expert with a passion for precision and compliance? We’re looking for an Experienced Payroll Adviser to take full ownership of payroll operations for UK based employees and international secondees. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a mix of in-house and outsourced payroll processes, oversee benefits platforms, and lead key HRIS projects. What You’ll Do: Manage end to end payroll for 4 pay groups (approx. 300 employees), ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations. Liaise with external payroll provider (PayEscape) and handle queries, calculations, and reporting. Oversee payroll for international transfers and expat employees, ensuring tax and housing allowance compliance. Administer employee self-service portal and produce month/year end reports for Finance, HR, and auditors. Support benefits administration via Darwin and manage UK insurances across group companies. Maintain HRIS systems linked to payroll and benefits (Concur, Barclaycard, Darwin). Act as UK Project Manager for HRIS and payroll system migrations, ensuring timelines and KPIs are met. What We’re Looking For: Strong operational knowledge of UK payroll legislation and manual calculations. Experience with expat payroll and international transfers. Proven track record in full cycle payroll and benefits administration. Excellent Excel skills and analytical mindset. Ability to manage third-party suppliers and stakeholders effectively. Comfortable working in a hybrid model (Basildon office 2 days per week). Desirable: Experience with PayEscape, SAP/Oracle HR, Darwin benefits platform. Payroll system migration and process redesign experience. Why Apply? Be part of a collaborative HR team driving innovation and efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead projects and shape future payroll processes. Ready to take ownership and make an impact? Apply now! To apply, contact Aimee or Julie at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed), or send your CV directly to or