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Butler Rose is delighted to be partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Payroll Manager.

This is a key leadership position within a centralised finance function, taking responsibility for the accurate and compliant delivery of multiple UK payrolls whilst leading a newly formed payroll team.

This is a fully office-based position with flexible start times, based in South Oxfordshire

The Role

Reporting into the Director, you will take ownership of the UK payroll function, ensuring an accurate, efficient and compliant end-to-end payroll service.

Key challenges and areas of focus will include:
* Managing the delivery of seven UK payrolls covering approximately 1,100 employees
* Leading, developing and embedding a newly recruited payroll team
* Managing the relationship and service delivery with Cintra
* Improving and optimising Workday and SAP integrations
* Supporting the implementation of ServiceNow workflows
* Strengthening payroll governance and relationships with HR and Finance stakeholders
* Ensuring full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and RTI reporting
* Driving greater automation, process improvement and efficiency
* Maintaining robust payroll controls, reconciliations and audit processes

The Payroll Manager will also act as the organisations UK payroll subject matter expert, providing technical guidance to senior stakeholders across HR, Finance and Operations.

The Person
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong technical understanding of UK payroll legislation and demonstrable experience managing an in-house payroll operation.
You will ideally have:

* Previous experience leading and developing a payroll team
* Strong payroll compliance, reconciliations and controls experience
* Experience working with integrated HR/payroll systems
* A track record of delivering payroll process improvement and change
* Strong Excel and data management skills
* Excellent stakeholder management skills

Experience within a manufacturing, multi-site or shared services type environment would be particularly beneficial, as would exposure to Cintra, SAP and Workday.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager who enjoys combining technical payroll leadership with systems improvement, change and team development.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Powell at Butler Rose.

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Are you an experienced Senior Payroll Manager looking for a role where you can take real ownership, lead an established team and play a key part in growing a successful payroll service?

The role can be based from Warrington or Liverpool with a salary of circa £60,000-£70,000 + bonus and will be predominantly home-based / hybrid

This could be an excellent opportunity to step into a senior position with a well-established and growing professional services business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The business is bringing an established payroll operation in-house, comprising approximately 300 clients and £330k of annual fee income, and is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to take the lead.

You will oversee a team of payroll professionals, support the transition into the business and become a key part of the future development and growth of the payroll service.

This is much more than a processing role. You will have the opportunity to shape the department, develop the team, improve processes and contribute to the growth of the client base and service line.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Taking overall responsibility for the payroll department and helping shape its future strategySupporting the smooth transition of the payroll operation into the businessOverseeing accurate weekly and monthly payroll processingEnsuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, tax regulations and statutory deadlinesOverseeing year-end processes and accurate RTI submissionsLeading, supporting, training and mentoring a team of payroll professionalsSupporting recruitment and development as the team growsEnsuring payroll queries are dealt with efficiently and professionallyIdentifying opportunities to improve processes and service deliveryContributing to the growth of the payroll service, including business development and marketing activity

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional with a proven track record of managing payroll operations and leading a teamYou will ideally hold relevant payroll qualifications and have strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and complianceWe're particularly interested in someone who is commercially minded and enjoys the opportunity to do more than simply manage the day-to-day payroll function

If you enjoy leading people, building relationships, improving processes and growing a service, this role offers plenty of scope to make your mark.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

£60,000-£70,000, depending on experienceUp to 10% annual bonus linked to KPIs and performancePredominantly home-based / hybrid workingOffice base in Warrington or Liverpool, depending on your locationFlexible working with core hours of 10am-3pm27 days holiday, plus your birthday and Christmas Eve and Bank HolidaysOption to purchase up to 5 additional days after 12 monthsLife assurance at 4x annual salaryEmployee assistance and health & well-being initiativesSocial events and a supportive working environment

Interested?

If you're an experienced Payroll Manager ready to take the next step and want the opportunity to lead an established payroll operation while helping to grow the service, we'd love to hear from you.

Excited by this role then please APPLY TODAY

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Payroll Manager

Ready to step into payroll leadership? This is a great opportunity to join a large international manufacturing business as Payroll Manager, leading a small team and owning UK payroll for around 1,100 employees. Permanent role, with temp-to-perm also considered.

Reporting to the Shared Services Director, you'll be the UK payroll subject matter expert, working closely with HR, Finance, IT and site leadership to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll delivery.

Key responsibilities

Lead, support and develop a small in-house payroll teamOversee accurate, timely and compliant UK payroll deliveryManage payroll accounting, reconciliations, reporting, audit and controlsPartner with HR, Finance, IT and site leadership as the UK payroll specialistSupport systems, automation, process improvement and governance initiatives

About you

Strong UK payroll experience in a medium-to-large or shared services environmentGood knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, controls and reconciliationsExperience managing, supervising or leading a payroll teamStrong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skillsSAP, Workday, Cintra, ServiceNow or multi-site/manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Office based 5 days a week (no hybrid but flexibility on start/finish times)£65,000 + 15% discretionary bonusPension up to 9% employer contributionLife AssurancePrivate medical insuranceOccupational health servicesOnsite services - gym and subsidised canteenPlus a lot more!

Interested? For more information or to apply, please contact Vicky Page: [email protected] / 07918 459 322

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Payroll Manager

Ready to step into payroll leadership? This is a great opportunity to join a large international manufacturing business as Payroll Manager, leading a small team and owning UK payroll for around 1,100 employees. Permanent role, with temp-to-perm also considered.

Reporting to the Shared Services Director, you'll be the UK payroll subject matter expert, working closely with HR, Finance, IT and site leadership to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll delivery.

Key responsibilities

Lead, support and develop a small in-house payroll teamOversee accurate, timely and compliant UK payroll deliveryManage payroll accounting, reconciliations, reporting, audit and controlsPartner with HR, Finance, IT and site leadership as the UK payroll specialistSupport systems, automation, process improvement and governance initiatives

About you

Strong UK payroll experience in a medium-to-large or shared services environmentGood knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, controls and reconciliationsExperience managing, supervising or leading a payroll teamStrong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skillsSAP, Workday, Cintra, ServiceNow or multi-site/manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Office based 5 days a week (no hybrid but flexibility on start/finish times)£65,000 + 15% discretionary bonusPension up to 9% employer contributionLife AssurancePrivate medical insuranceOccupational health servicesOnsite services - gym and subsidised canteenPlus a lot more!

Interested? For more information or to apply, please contact Vicky Page: [email protected] / 07918 459 322

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Payroll Manager
Bootle, Merseyside
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

A well-established Civil Engineering business based in Bootle is seeking an experienced and organised Payroll Manager to join its growing finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of the payroll function while also having the opportunity to support the wider accounts department and develop their skillset within a dynamic and supportive business.

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's weekly and monthly payroll processes, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You will work closely with the finance team and operational departments to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.

Alongside payroll responsibilities, there will be opportunities to become involved in wider accounts and finance duties, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to contribute to the broader success of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and process weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finishEnsure payroll is processed accurately and in line with HMRC regulationsMaintain employee payroll records and handle payroll-related queriesProcess starters, leavers, salary changes, pensions, and statutory paymentsPrepare payroll reports and reconciliationsLiaise with external bodies including HMRC and pension providersSupport the wider finance team with accounts administration and related dutiesAssist with continuous improvements to payroll and finance processes

About You

Previous experience managing payroll end-to-endStrong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirementsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsConfident using payroll software and Microsoft ExcelAbility to work independently and manage multiple deadlinesStrong communication skills and a proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience working within the Civil Engineering, Construction, or related sectorsPrevious involvement in implementing or transitioning a payroll system from paper-based processes to a digital platformExperience supporting wider accounts or finance functions

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experienceOpportunity to take ownership of the payroll functionExposure to wider finance and accounts responsibilitiesSupportive and collaborative working environmentLong-term career development opportunities within a growing business

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role within a successful civil engineering business, we would love to hear from you.

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