Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a complex, multi-entity business in a key leadership role, overseeing the delivery of payroll services across a large and diverse workforce.
Reporting into the Head of Payroll, you will take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function, lead a team of payroll professionals whilst ensuring the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls. This role combines operational leadership with hands-on technical expertise and offers the opportunity to contribute to business transformation, systems development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the successful delivery of multiple weekly and monthly payrolls across a complex organisational structure.
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Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, statutory reporting requirements, and HMRC regulations.
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Review and reconcile FPS submissions and payroll data.
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Apply knowledge of IR35 legislation and support status determination processes.
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Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Payroll Seniors and Advisors.
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Build strong working relationships with HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders.
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Drive process improvements, controls, and efficiencies across the payroll function.
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Support payroll-related projects, acquisitions, integrations, and organisational change initiatives.
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Provide hands-on support during key payroll periods and team absences.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced payroll leader with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering a high-quality payroll service.
You will ideally possess:
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Proven experience managing payroll operations across multiple entities or business units.
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At least five years' experience leading and developing payroll teams.
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Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC processes and statutory compliance.
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Experience of IR35, salary sacrifice schemes and taxable benefits administration.
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Previous involvement in acquisitions, TUPE transfers, or business integrations.
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Excellent analytical skills with a meticulous approach to auditing and reconciliation.
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Exposure to payroll and HR systems implementation projects.
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CIPP Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum.
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Experience with IRIS Cascade or similar payroll systems would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation undergoing continued growth and development. You will play a pivotal role in shaping payroll operations, leading a capable team and contributing to key business projects, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
For more information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Marks Sattin.
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