Job type
PermanentLocation
WembleyWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£56-62k per annumClosing date
11 Jul 2025
Payroll Manager
Permanent post
London
Hybrid working
Our client is seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager to join their busy department
Duties include;
- Managing the operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the payroll for over 3000 employees in a team
- Ensuring that correct and timely reports and returns are made to HMRC, occupational pension schemes and other statutory bodies
- Managing the payroll team members, ensuring performance appraisals are conducted and learning and development needs are identified and appropriate training is delivered
- Identifying and communicating the payroll implications of current and proposed legislation and determining the most appropriate method of implementing changes.
- Monitoring business processes to ensure that they are operating both efficiently and effectively.
- Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Human Resources, Finance and Pensions on any initiatives impacting payroll
- Monitoring team expenditure against budget
- Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, including Bacs payments, EPS & FPS submissions
- Ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and employment laws.
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws, pension schemes, and statutory deductions.
- Submit PAYE, NI, and other statutory returns.
- Manage and maintain payroll software system Oracle Cloud.
- Coordinate with IT or vendors for system upgrades or troubleshooting.
- Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR departments.
- Support internal and external audits related to payroll.
- Supervise payroll staff and delegate tasks.
- Provide training and support to team members.
- Address payroll-related queries from employees.
- Handle discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Administer pension contributions, benefits, and other deductions.
- Coordinate with HR on employee benefits and leave policies.
You will have;
- Strong Payroll Management experience within a complex payroll department
- Able to deal with escalated queries effectively
- Ability to delegate tasks in an orderly and timely manner
- Accuracy is critical in payroll to avoid errors in pay, tax, and compliance.
- Ability to interpret data, spot discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
- Handles sensitive employee and financial information with discretion and trustworthiness.
- Up-to-date understanding of tax laws, pensions, and employment regulations (e.g., HMRC rules in the UK).
- Manages multiple deadlines, payroll cycles, and reporting requirements effectively.
- Skilled in payroll software Oracle and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Leads payroll teams, delegates tasks, and supports staff development.
- Quickly identifies and resolves payroll issues or discrepancies.
- Clearly explains payroll matters to employees and collaborates with HR and finance teams.
- Responds well to changes in legislation, systems, or company policies.
If you have all of the above, and seeking a new challenge, then please apply now !
Interviews taking place in July
Interviews taking place in July
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/london-borough-of-brent
