Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager - Hybrid Working Location: Long Bennington, Nottinghamshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday (part-time 30 hours considered) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home Job Type: Interim/Temp-Perm for the right candidate SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a well-established, growing organisation based in the Nottinghamshire area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, taking ownership of a busy payroll function and driving improvements. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will oversee a large, complex payroll across multiple entities, managing an established team of four and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll.

The business is going through an exciting period of growth, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact and contribute to the continued development of the payroll function. Key Responsibilities Leading, supporting and developing a payroll team of four.

Overseeing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple entities. Managing a large payroll with hourly-paid employees, variable hours, overtime, shift enhancements and statutory payments. Ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with UK legislation.

Managing pension submissions and auto-enrolment requirements. Resolving complex payroll queries and acting as the main point of escalation. Reviewing payroll processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. Preparing and reviewing payroll reports, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Working closely with HR, Finance and operational teams to ensure smooth payroll processes. Supporting payroll audits and maintaining strong internal controls. Managing relationships with payroll software providers and ensuring systems remain up to date.

About You Previous experience as a Payroll Manager or in a similar payroll leadership position. Ideally at least 3 years' experience managing a payroll team. Experience managing large, complex payrolls, ideally across multiple entities.

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment. Experience processing hourly-paid payrolls, including variable hours and time and attendance systems. Confident managing and developing a team.

Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. A proactive approach to improving processes and driving efficiencies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business. Experience using Sage Payroll would be advantageous but is not essential.

A professional payroll qualification, such as CIPP, would also be beneficial. What's on Offer? ...

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