Payroll Projects Manager with HR

HR Payroll Manager - Leading UK Company

£50K + £7.2K Car Allowance + 20% Bonus | Hybrid Working | Birmingham

Our client is a leading UK company. An opportunity has arisen for a HR Payroll Operations Manager to lead a team of three whilst overseeing payroll operations for 3,000 employees across their multi-site organisation.

This isn't just a payroll position, it is a diverse, project-focused role perfect for someone who thrives on variety and wants exposure to broader HR functions. You will be the senior expert managing multiple concurrent projects whilst developing your team and supporting our fast-paced, social business environment.

Your key responsibilities:

Strategic Payroll Leadership:

• Manage outsourced payroll relationship with Zellis as dedicated account manager
• Attend regular business review meetings and track KPIs and performance metrics
• Review invoices, contracts, and manage AMS cases
• Support sites with monthly payroll processes and provide training and guidance
• Advise on complex escalated payroll issues requiring senior expertise

Project Management Excellence:

• Lead multiple central projects simultaneously throughout the year with tight deadline management
• Orchestrate annual pay reviews and bonus scheme processing across 3,000 employees
• Conduct NMW compliance checks and implement uplifts as required
• Manage pension auto-enrolment and re-enrolment cycles
• Process P11D returns and manage payrolling benefits compliance
• Handle complex payroll requirements for redundancies and TUPE acquisitions
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across all projects

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Process new starters, leavers, and contract variations for central support teams
• Draft contracts, offer letters, and variation letters
• Manage statutory payments including maternity, paternity, and sickness benefits
• Keep pay bands current and circulated across the organisation
• Ensure HR policies remain compliant with statutory requirements
• Approve invoices and credit card expenditure

Team Leadership & Development:

• Line manage three direct reports (two HR Assistants and one HR Administrator)
• Conduct regular one-to-ones and support career development plans
• Ensure team members remain engaged and motivated
• Delegate work effectively whilst maintaining oversight of quality and deadlines
• Support team development and progression needs

Systems & Compliance:

• Maintain system accuracy including job titles and organisational structure updates
• Ensure system interfaces work correctly, particularly time and attendance integration
• Run regular compliance checks on mandatory fields like right-to-work documentation and personal licensing
• Generate ad-hoc reports for the wider team when required
• Monitor and resolve system administration issues

Benefits Administration:

• Manage pension administration and serve as account manager for all benefit providers
• Ensure accurate information flow and proper documentation between all parties
• Lead the annual benefits renewal process alongside HR Officer
• Oversee compliance with NMW regulations
• Ensure correct processing of payrolled benefits and P11D requirements

Applicants must have proven payroll experience (in-house or outsourced) with hands-on involvement in annual pay reviews, bonus processing, and P11D administration for a similar-sized, multi-site organisation. Essential skills include pension administration knowledge, team management experience, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Most importantly, you will be someone who wants more than "just payroll" and looking for a varied role with broader HR exposure and the opportunity to make a real impact in a fun, engaging workplace.