Payroll Manager Location: Randalstown Type: Full-time | Hybrid working Salary: Up to £35,000 About the Role We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Manager to lead and manage payroll operations. This plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for all employees, while navigating the complexities of multi-entity payroll structures. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Payroll Management: Oversee monthly payroll processing across all group entities, ensuring 100% accuracy and full compliance with statutory requirements. Multi-Company Coordination: Manage payroll cycles with varying pay dates, structures, and reporting needs across different business units. Manage year-end payroll processes for all entities, including P60s, P11Ds, and annual returns Compliance & Reporting: Ensure timely submissions to HMRC and other regulatory bodies, and maintain robust internal controls. Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure seamless payroll integration and support. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and system optimisations. Requirements 4+ years' experience in payroll management, with specific experience managing multi-company or group payroll operations Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, and pension auto-enrolment across multiple entities Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. CIPP qualification or equivalent (desirable). On Offer Hybrid working - Fridays at Home 4 Pm Finish Fridays 09.15 Starts 5% Pension Generous Holiday entitlement Private Medical What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Payroll manager Payroll Finance Benefits: £35000