Payroll Manager

We are currently recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager to join a not-for-profit organisation on an initial 8 month fixed-term contract. This role is paying £45,000-£50,000 per annum, offering hybrid working.

With a workforce of approximately 1,300 employees, the organisation is committed to creating welcoming communities, promoting independence and improving the quality of life for those it supports.

Currently undergoing a period of investment in its people, processes and technology, the organisation offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful organisational change.

Payroll Manager (8 month FTC):

• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of the monthly payroll, alongside weekly payroll advances.
• Manage and support two part-time Payroll team members, ensuring workloads and deadlines are effectively managed.
• Take ownership of complex payroll queries, discrepancies and escalated cases.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and payroll legislation.
• Oversee pension administration, auto-enrolment, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Maintain effective payroll controls, ensuring accuracy across payroll processing and reporting.
• Manage payroll administration within iTrent, including troubleshooting, testing and system improvements.
• Support payroll year-end processes, P11Ds, benefits and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, HR and other internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing HR and payroll systems transformation, supporting process improvements, testing and implementation activities.

Payroll Manager (8 month FTC):

• You will be CIPP qualified (or equivalent).
• Significant experience managing an end to end, in-house payroll function.
• Previous experience leading and developing a payroll team.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration.
• Experience managing complex payroll arrangements, ideally across a large or multi-site organisation.
• Experience using iTrent would be advantageous, although other payroll systems experience will be considered.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills and the ability to resolve complex payroll issues.
• Experience contributing to payroll systems improvements, implementations or change projects.
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach, with the confidence to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Payroll Manager (8 month FTC):

• £45,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Initial 8 month fixed-term contract.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• Buy & sell annual leave up to 5 days.
• SHPS defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick Pay (cover increases with length of service.)
• Flexitime Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7.
• Free parking.