Payroll Manager

Remarkable Jobs

  • Reading
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Payroll Manager - UK Payroll / ADP / Hybrid WorkingLocation: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, PermanentWork Location: Hybrid (Onsite parking available; 5-minute walk from Reading station)Fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Payroll Manager to join a well-established, multi-site UK business. You'll manage four payrolls, lead a small team, and help improve payroll processes in a busy, rewarding environment.About the Payroll Manager Role:Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a respected, growing organisation employing approximately 800 UK-based staff. We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of four UK payrolls (monthly and bi-weekly), supported by a Payroll Administrator and Apprentice.This is a hands-on payroll position, reporting to the Chief Accountant, with full responsibility for payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. A structured handover will be provided by the current postholder.This role would suit someone who has managed payroll for a similarly sized business or worked within a payroll outsourcing provider, handling high-volume, multi-frequency UK payrolls.Key Responsibilities - Payroll Manager:
  • Manage 4 UK payrolls (monthly and bi-weekly) for approx. 800 employees
  • Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing using ADP
  • Line manage and support two direct reports (Administrator & Apprentice)
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Handle complex payroll queries from departmental managers and internal stakeholders
  • Liaise with finance and HR teams to support joined-up operations
  • Ensure full compliance with tax, pension, and payroll legislation
  • Reconcile payroll data and produce regular payroll reports
  • Maintain up-to-date payroll documentation and internal controls
What We're Looking For - Payroll Manager:Essential:
  • Minimum 3 years' end-to-end UK payroll experience
  • Strong working knowledge of ADP payroll systems
  • Experience managing multiple payrolls and supervising staff
  • Sound understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
  • High attention to detail, strong organisation, and confident communication skills
Desirable:
  • Background in a payroll bureau or outsourced payroll provider
  • Experience in a multi-site organisation
  • Exposure to payroll process automation or transformation
Key Attributes for Success:
  • Proactive, can-do attitude with high energy
  • Naturally hands-on, with ownership of the payroll function
  • Capable of identifying and leading process improvements
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Clear, articulate communicator able to liaise across departments
Why Join?
  • Flexible hybrid working (3 days in-office)
  • Modern offices with onsite parking
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Reading train station
  • Supportive team and structured handover from outgoing Payroll Manager
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge in a stable and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now!

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