Payroll Manager

• Payroll specialist
• Systems upgrade
• Variety of locations

PAYROLL MANAGER - CHARITY SECTOR

URGENTLY REQUIRED
Salary up to £40,000 | Hybrid Working | Multiple North Yorkshire Locations

Are you a dedicated payroll professional looking to make a genuine difference in the charity sector? We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our dynamic team, managing payroll operations for our 1,000 employees across our charitable operations.

About the Role
As our Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of our entire payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing while maintaining the highest standards of compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical function within our organisation, with a key payroll systems project scheduled for 2026 that will allow you to shape the future of our payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 1,000 employees
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation
• Lead and develop the payroll team
• Oversee pension administration and statutory reporting
• Manage payroll queries and provide expert guidance to staff and management
• Lead the implementation of a new payroll systems project in 2026
• Prepare payroll reports and analysis for senior management
• Maintain strong relationships with external providers and HMRC

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing payroll for large organisations (800+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience with payroll systems implementation or migration projects
• CIPP qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to our charitable mission and values

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Flexible hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Choice of office locations across North Yorkshire
• Opportunity to lead a transformative systems project
• Pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• The chance to contribute to meaningful charitable work

Work Arrangements
We understand the importance of work-life balance. You'll work from one of our North Yorkshire offices three days per week (with multiple locations to choose from based on your preference) and enjoy the flexibility of working from home two days per week.

Application Process
This is an urgent requirement, and I am looking to move quickly for the right candidate. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge and have the skills we're looking for, I want to hear from you.