Payroll Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Wirral

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Office-based

A well-established distribution business based on the Wirral is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function.

This is a hands-on role responsible for managing payroll processing for approximately 1,300 employees across weekly and monthly payroll cycles. The successful candidate will lead and support a small payroll team while working closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time.

* Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 1,300 employees

* Oversee payroll processing across weekly and monthly payroll cycles

* Lead and support a small payroll team

* Ensure payroll is processed accurately and delivered on time each pay cycle

* Manage pensions and auto-enrolment processes

* Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee and payroll data

* Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation

* Review and improve payroll processes and internal controls

* Payroll for approximately 1,300 employees

* Combination of weekly and monthly payrolls

* Workforce with varied contractual terms, allowances and overtime structures

The successful candidate will be a hands-on Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll professional who is comfortable managing payroll operations while supporting a team.

You will ideally have:

* Previous experience as a Payroll Manager, Payroll Supervisor or Senior Payroll Specialist

* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and auto-enrolment

* Experience managing complex payroll structures, overtime and allowances

* Experience leading or supporting payroll staff

* Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills

* Join a stable and well-established organisation

* Opportunity to take ownership of a key payroll function

* Work closely with HR and Finance in a collaborative environment

* Play a key role in supporting payroll for a large operational workforce

Competitive salary £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.

Apply today to be considered for this Payroll Manager role on the Wirral.