_{04th November, 2025}

 Opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join the UK division of a leading £300m t/o European Group that’s on track to grow to £500m in 3 years through organic and acquisitive growth.

• Reporting the Financial Controller ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness payroll processing across the group and its subsidiaries.
• Management and development of the payroll team (currently 2 staff).
• Ensuring the end-to-end processing of multiple weekly and monthly payrolls (600+ employees).
• Overseeing the integration between HR, timekeeping, and payroll systems to ensure smooth data flow.
• Maintaining and improving system configurations, workflows, and reporting.
• Payroll Process Improvement & Compliance.
• Developing and documenting clear payroll procedures and controls to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and ensuring payroll processes remain compliant.
• Partnering with HR and Finance to streamline cross-departmental processes and reporting.
• Building strong working relationships with HR, Finance, and operational managers.
• Producing payroll-related financial reports, cost analysis, and headcount data to support business decision-making.
• Providing insights on labour costs, overtime trends, and other KPIs.
• Liaising with external bodies such as HMRC, auditors, and pension providers.
• Overseeing payroll year-end activities, including P11Ds, PSAs, and audits.
• Ensuring accurate statutory submissions and reconciliation of all payroll accounts.

Applicants will ideally be fully Qualified CIPP payroll professionals although the relevant Payroll Management experience is more important than the qualification level and CIPP level 3 and above will be considered. Previous supervisory experience is essential. A salary of £45k-47k (Depending on experience) is complimented with benefits including 5% pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays (plus BHs), onsite parking and hybrid working (4 days office: 1 day home). Applicants must also have full and indefinite eligibility to work in the UK (through being a UK citizen or having gained ILR) and should live within a sensible commute of Haydock.
  
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