Payroll Manager

About Us

Neo People Management is a trusted provider of HR and payroll solutions to schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. We understand the unique challenges faced within the education sector and pride ourselves on delivering proactive operational and strategic HR advice alongside a high-quality payroll and pensions service.

Each month, we pay over 60,000 school-based staff - and behind that is a highly qualified, passionate team dedicated to supporting education.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front - empowering payroll professionals, driving service excellence, and ensuring accurate, compliant payroll delivery for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation of monthly payrolls for clients receiving a full range of services
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Payroll Officers
• Organising workloads to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met
• Acting as a key point of contact for client payroll and pension queries
• Making HMRC submissions and ensuring full legislative compliance
• Delivering year end processes, including:
  • P60 production
  • P11D completion (where applicable)
• Identifying and implementing improvements to internal payroll processes

About You

• CIPP qualification (minimum Level 5 / Degree in Payroll Management)
• Proven experience managing and developing a payroll team
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation
• High level technical payroll expertise
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• A collaborative, team focused approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working in a payroll bureau environment
• Exposure to, or understanding of, the education sector

Working Arrangements

This role offers hybrid working; however, you'll be required to attend the office daily for the first 6 weeks. Thereafter, a minimum of two office days per week is required. Please note that payroll assessments/tests will form part of the interview process.

What We Offer

Please note the salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

• 36 days annual leave (28 days + bank holidays)
• +1 additional day per year of service (up to 5 extra days)
• Hybrid / remote working options across the UK
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Flexible benefits package, including:
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity, champion flexibility, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can thrive.