Payroll Manager
- Location:Essex
- Job Industry:Accountancy
- Reference:51129_1773826917
- Job Type:Permanent
- Skills:--
- Salary:£40000 - £50000 per annum + pension, company car, 25 days holiday
Main responsibilities:
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- Manage a team of 5 payrollers
- Oversee Payroll Operations – Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, tax deductions, and compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Benefits Administration – Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, leave entitlements, and other perks, ensuring employees understand and can access their benefits.
- Compliance & Reporting – Maintain compliance with employment laws, HMRC regulations, and internal policies; prepare payroll reports for finance and audit purposes.
- System & Process Management – Maintain and improve payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
- Employee Support – Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Collaboration – Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure smooth payroll and benefits operations.
- Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and improve employee experience.
- Previous experience in a payroll environment.
- Previuos team management experience.
- Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Tax & NI knowledge for calculations within the payroll system/overpayments.
- GCSE’s in Maths and English.
- Use of Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook.
- A positive approach to work and a “can do” attitude, with a good sense of humour and the desire to work hard and add value.


