Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge with a leading organisation? A well-established business services company near Guildford is looking for a skilled and confident Payroll Manager to take ownership of their payroll function in a hybrid role that offers real flexibility alongside genuine career satisfaction.

The Role
As Payroll Manager, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to bring both technical payroll expertise and the confidence to manage processes, systems, and stakeholder relationships effectively. With a hybrid working arrangement, you'll enjoy a great balance between office collaboration and home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time
• Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations, tax legislation, and statutory requirements including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, and auto-enrolment
• Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees, managers, and external bodies
• Managing and developing payroll systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency
• Producing payroll reports and providing analysis to finance and HR stakeholders as required
• Overseeing year-end payroll processes including P60s, P11Ds, and PSA submissions
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring the business remains compliant at all times

What We're Looking For

• Proven, hands-on experience in a payroll management role with responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments
• Experience managing payroll systems and driving process improvements
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Based within commuting distance of Guildford

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between home and office
• A well-established, reputable organisation with a supportive working culture
• Genuine opportunity to take ownership of a key function and make the role your own
• Career development and progression within a growing business services organisation

How to Apply
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager ready to take on a pivotal role with a leading business services organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.