Payroll Manager, Wetherby

Payroll Manager
Wetherby / Hybrid Flexibility 
 

A well-established and rapidly growing national services business is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and develop its payroll function during an exciting period of operational growth and transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and operating within a fast-paced multi-site environment.

Working closely with finance, HR, and operational leadership teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll across a large employee population while helping drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the payroll function
• Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across weekly/monthly payrolls
• Managing payroll compliance, legislation, pensions, HMRC submissions, and statutory requirements
• Leading payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Supporting process improvement and payroll system optimisation
• Acting as the key point of contact for payroll queries and escalations
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Supporting and developing payroll team members where required

About You

• Previous experience in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll position
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance
• Experience managing payroll within a multi-site or large workforce environment
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving operational business
• Confident stakeholder manager with a proactive approach
• Payroll qualification desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected business
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Have real impact on shaping a payroll division
• Hybrid flexibility available 1-2 days
• Competitive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch