Payroll Manager

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a highly efficient and talented team managing international payrolls.

What you'll be doing

As Payroll Manager, you'll join our friendly team to ensure our 3000+ staff get paid accurately and on time. This unique opportunity will allow for generous professional development whilst managing UK, US, Canada, French, Czech and Australian payrolls- including benefits, shares and pensions.

You will be reporting into the Head of Payroll, overseeing the following responsibilities;

• Overseeing and managing administration of the end to end pay cycle across 1 UK and 5 international payrolls
• Key point of contact for our managed service payroll provider - monitoring SLA & KPIs
• Operational lead on ad-hoc projects in support of strategic priorities set by senior management
• Accountability for all annual income tax statutory reporting, such as PSA, P11D, S690 etc.
• Partnering with internal and external auditors to provide assurance to the business and stakeholders
• Monitoring of employee global mobility & necessary reporting to relevant authority
• SME for answering escalated queries and troubleshooting issues
• Developing team members by sharing knowledge and experiences & supporting senior management with compliance and governance obligations
• Ensure robust governance and monitor compliance for all company pension schemes

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

You will have strong knowledge of UK and international end-to-end payroll, excellent IT skills and attention to detail. You will bring a wealth of operational experience in payroll and people management.

You will also show a track record in project participation at different career stages.

CIPP qualifications are necessary as is non-UK payroll experience, and the understanding of the challenges attributed to a globally mobile staff base. Dayforce HRIS experience would be ideal, as would basic knowledge of accounting and reconciliations..

• 5+ years experience in payroll administration, 2+ years management experience
• Competent IT skills
• International payroll experience
• CIPP qualified (part, or full)

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000

This is a Hybrid role from our Cardiff or Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level P5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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