Job type
PermanentLocation
LeedsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & TourismPay
Up to circa £70,000 depending on experience
Payroll Manager (Hybrid, 2 days in Leeds)
Are you an experienced Payroll Leader looking to take ownership of a large, complex, and high‑profile payroll operation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a major organisation and lead the delivery of payroll services for over 16,500 colleagues across the UK.
We’re looking for a confident, people‑focused Payroll Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings deep technical expertise, and is passionate about driving accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Responsible for the coordination and day‑to‑day activities of the UK payroll team delivering payroll for approx. 16,500 colleagues across 3 monthly payrolls and 1 weekly payroll.
- Manage payroll workloads to meet operational requirements and service levels.
- Performance manage, coach, mentor, and develop the payroll team to build capability and drive excellence.
- Manage and resolve escalations relating to payroll queries.
Payroll Delivery & Compliance
- Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly, and on time.
- Administer employee benefit plans within payroll.
- Oversee compliance with all statutory reporting and filing requirements.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year‑end payroll reports.
- Monitor accurate processing of new starters, leavers, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
- Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations.
- Ensure payroll information and records are maintained in line with statutory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits related to payroll.
- Process payroll for Executive, Board, and Director‑level employees.
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
- Review, refine, and improve payroll policies, procedures, and controls.
- Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of employee data systems.
- Interpret and apply current and emerging HMRC and Employment Law legislation, including (but not limited to):
- NMW/NLW
- P11D
- Gender Pay
- HMRC Job Retention Scheme
Cross‑Border Collaboration
- Work in partnership with the Non‑UK Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payment of secondments and transfers between UK and international payrolls.
About You
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
- Proven experience managing large, complex payroll operations.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with SAP or similar large‑scale payroll systems (preferred).
What you need to do now
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