Senior Payroll Administrator

Our client, a large business based in Nottingham, is recruiting a Payroll Manager initially on a 12 month contract, but could lead to a permanent role. This role could be fully remote, but ideally you would be able to travel to Nottingham every few weeks.

Client Details

Our client is a large household name business.

Description

• • Manage end-to-end UK payroll processing on a monthly and/or weekly basis.

  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and employment law, including Real Time Information (RTI), National Minimum Wage, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).

  • Oversee year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and benefit-in-kind reporting.

  • Manage relationships with pension providers and ensure auto-enrolment duties are fulfilled.

  • Lead and support a team of payroll administrators, fostering development and high performance.

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure accurate payroll data and reporting.

  • Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

  • Manage payroll audits (internal/external) and ensure robust governance.

  • Drive system improvements and participate in payroll system upgrades, integrations, or transitions (e.g., Workday, SAP, Resource Link).

  • Ensure accurate reporting for finance and budgeting, including payroll journal entries and reconciliations.

  • Provide guidance on payroll implications for business changes, such as TUPE transfers, acquisitions, and restructures.

  • Manage a team of 7/8 people

Profile

An experienced payroll manager with experience in a large company and managing a team, who can start asap and commit to a 12 month contract initially.

Job Offer

A basic salary of around £50,000

Flexible working hours

Potential for part time hours