UK Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, improving processes and ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and compliantly?An established and highly respected employer based on the outskirts of Fareham is seeking a UK Payroll Manager to join their team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract. This is a key appointment, offering the opportunity to lead payroll operations, support ongoing projects and make a tangible impact within a large and dynamic business.Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee payroll delivery, drive operational excellence and provide leadership to a dedicated payroll team during a period of continued change and development.What will the UK Payroll Manager role involve? Leading the day-to-day delivery of UK payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to strict deadlinesManaging and developing a payroll team, providing guidance on complex payroll matters and supporting individual performanceOverseeing payroll reconciliations, validations and controls, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptlyWorking closely with HR, Finance and Benefits teams to maintain data integrity and improve payroll processesSupporting payroll-related projects, audits and reporting requirementsEnsuring compliance with legislation, internal controls and SOX requirementsActing as the escalation point for complex payroll queries Suitable Candidate for the UK Payroll Manager ..... full job details .....