Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits East Lancashire / Rossendale 4 Days a Week We''re working exclusively with a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation in its sector. The business is going through an exciting period of growth, with ambitious plans to double turnover over the next five years. As part of that growth, they are investing in their people, systems and infrastructure and are now looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function. This is a genuinely autonomous role with the opportunity to make a real difference to how payroll operates as the business continues to grow. The Role This is a standalone Payroll Manager position with responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for a workforce of c.280 employees. You will take full ownership of the payroll process from start to finish, working closely with Finance and HR and acting as the key point of contact for payroll across the business. Importantly, this isn''t simply a role focused on running the existing payroll. The business is looking for someone who can come in, understand how things currently operate and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls. You will have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape the payroll function for the future. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for c.280 employees Ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently and on time ..... full job details .....