Assistant Payroll Manager

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Payroll Manager to support the Payroll Manager in delivering an accurate, compliant and efficient payroll service for our UK operations. The role acts as the deputy, supervising daily payroll activities and contributing to continuous improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for approximately 500 employees and assist with additional UK and EMEA payrolls.
• Handle salary changes, overtime, bonuses, deductions, statutory payments, pensions and auto‑enrolment.
• Validate payroll data, perform reconciliations, variance analysis and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC RTI submissions and year‑end reporting (P60s, P11Ds).
• Maintain payroll records and system data in ADP, Sage, Workday, SAP or similar platforms.
• Monitor payroll inboxes, investigate discrepancies and resolve employee queries.
• Support system upgrades, testing, process improvements and related projects.
• Provide guidance and day‑to‑day support to payroll administrators and cover the Payroll Manager during absences.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably high‑volume, multi‑site.
• Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax, NIC and payroll legislation.
• Proven ability to work analytically, organise workloads and solve problems.

Required skills

• ADP
• Sage
• Workday
• SAP
• Excel (advanced)