Payroll Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to own the end‑to‑end payroll function for a national organisation of 1,500‑2,000+ employees. The role is home‑based with occasional travel and requires flexibility around monthly payroll dates.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, audit requirements and HMRC/pension submissions.
• Oversee complex payroll elements such as statutory payments, deductions and variable pay.
• Coach, develop and supervise a small team of Payroll Officers.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to provide payroll insights for financial planning.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements to reduce manual work.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing payroll for a large workforce (1,000+ employees).
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a controlled or audit‑focused environment.
• Background in the charity sector or multi‑site organisations is a plus.

Required skills

• IRIS payroll system
• Cascade payroll system (or similar)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £47,806 per year.
• Permanent contract with full‑time hours (37.5 h/week).
• Remote work with occasional travel.
• Opportunities for professional development and process innovation.