Payroll Manager Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive + Benefits Our client is a leading global organisation with a strong reputation within their sector and a large, diverse workforce across the UK. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to join their established team and play a key role in the ongoing development of their payroll function. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to make an impact within a large, complex organisation. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence payroll processes and help drive improvements across a high-volume payroll environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process for 1,000+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely monthly payroll delivery.

• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring a smooth and efficient payroll service.

• Review and approve payroll data, reconciliations, reports and statutory submissions.

• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries, supporting employees, HR and managers.

• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and company policies.

• Support payroll audits, process improvements and system enhancements.

• Provide guidance and support to payroll team members.

About You

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll within a large organisation.

• Experience managing payroll for 1,000+ employees is essential.

• Experience working with outsourced payroll bureaus such as SD Worx, ADP, Zellis, Moorepay or similar.

• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

• Confident managing relationships with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that continues to grow and invest in its people. You will be joining a supportive environment where payroll is a valued function, with the opportunity to contribute to improvements, develop processes and make a real impact within the wider organisation.

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