Payroll Manager
JOB_53934324796722Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
Up to £45kClosing date
15 Jun 2026
Payroll Manager
Payroll Manager Up to £45k
1. Your New Company
You will be joining a fast-growing, multidisciplinary engineering services provider operating across the UK and Ireland. The organisation delivers a wide range of specialist solutions to critical infrastructure sectors, supporting projects within utilities, transport, and construction. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable delivery, the company fosters a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and contribute to continued growth.
2. Your New Role
As Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the organisation, reporting directly to senior leadership and overseeing the end-to-end payroll function. You will lead and develop a payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across multiple jurisdictions, including both UK and international operations.
Your responsibilities will include managing payroll processes, reviewing and approving payroll outputs, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements. You will oversee payroll-related reporting, manage executive payroll where required, and ensure that all employee benefits, expenses, and contributions are processed accurately.
Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing payroll systems and processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
3. What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in managing or mentoring a payroll team
- Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments and auto-enrolment pensions
- Experience ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and broader payroll governance
- A solid understanding of payroll systems and associated processes
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and risk awareness
Candidates from both industry and professional practice backgrounds will be considered.
4. What You'll Get in Return
In return, you will receive:
- A competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime
- Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
- On-site parking and access to gym facilities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Group life assurance
- The opportunity to join a growing organisation with clear pathways for career progression
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a rapidly expanding business and make a real impact.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Payroll ManagerJOB_539343247967222026-05-132026-06-15
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