Payroll Manager

? Payroll Manager - On-Site | Newport ?

Are you an experienced payroll professional ready to take full ownership of a fast-paced payroll function? We're looking for a confident and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our team on-site in Newport, working closely with our Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services.

?? Location: On-site - Newport
?? Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
?? Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role:

As Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing - from gross to net - for our monthly payroll. You'll ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, maintain payroll accuracy, and play a key role in the administration of expenses and benefits.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a solid grounding in payroll, great Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

• Manage monthly payroll cycles (gross to net) accurately and on time
• Process salaries, bonuses, overtime, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, student loans, etc.)
• Handle new starters, leavers, and changes to employee records
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies

Pensions & Auto-Enrolment:

• Administer Auto-Enrolment pension scheme
• Submit pension contributions and liaise with providers
• Maintain pension records for compliance and auditing

Accounting:

• Perform payroll reconciliations and process payroll journals
• Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting
• Ensure accuracy of payroll-related accounting entries

Expenses & Benefits:

• Administer employee expenses in line with company policy
• Manage benefits such as private medical, relocation, and company cars
• Ensure timely and accurate P11D and PSA reporting
• Manage taxation and reporting of RSUs

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, IR35, SSP, SMP, etc.
• Manage Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Submit FPS, EPS, and all statutory payroll reports
• Keep up-to-date with UK payroll legislation

System & Data Management:

• Use and maintain Civica People Hub for payroll processing
• Ensure payroll data accuracy and confidentiality

Stakeholder Management:

• Be the go-to person for payroll queries from staff and management
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external providers (e.g. HMRC, pension providers)

About You:

Experience:

• 3-5+ years in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Officer role
• Strong experience with Auto-Enrolment pension schemes
• Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Background in payroll-related accounting (journals, reconciliations)

Skills:

• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience using Civica People Hub and Workday
• CIPP qualification (advantageous, not essential)