Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Application Deadline: 12 November 2025

Department: HR

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cox's Lane - Birmingham

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our lovely People Team on an Initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract!

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for delivering an accurate, efficient, and timely payroll service, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time. This role will also oversee time and attendance, pension administration, payrolled benefits, and the development of payroll and HR dashboards in Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.

This role is not managing a large team, you will be the primary person responsible for running the payroll with the support of a HR Coordinator.

We are a very collaborative and friendly team! We champion best people practises which has led us to achieve Top Employer Accreditation over the last few years and so if you would like to join us, apply now!

This role is Hybrid from our office in Cradley Heath with great flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and process monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment in line with HMRC legislation and company policy.
• Manage all payroll-related reporting, including P11D, P45, P60, and year-end submissions.
• Manage payrolled benefits and ensure accurate tax treatment.
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit compliance for all payroll activities.
• Compliance and Reporting: Establish comprehensive processes to meet internal and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring all payroll activities comply with all HMRC regulations.
• Prepare and maintain budget files and work in collaboration with the Head of Finance
• Lead Payroll migration projects as and when needed.

Time & Attendance

• Manage and optimise the company's time and attendance system, ensuring accurate capture of working hours, absences, and overtime.
• Work closely with line managers to maintain data integrity and ensure alignment with company policies.
• Analyse HR & payroll data to identify trends, providing insights and recommendations to improve workforce efficiency.

Pension & Benefits Administration

• Oversee pension scheme administration, including auto-enrolment compliance, contribution uploads, and employee queries.
• Support employee benefit programmes, ensuring payrolled benefits are correctly reflected and communicated.
• Liaise with benefit providers and payroll software vendors to resolve queries and streamline processes

Payroll & HR Analytics (Power BI)

• Develop and maintain payroll and HR dashboards using Power BI, providing real-time insights into key metrics such as payroll cost trends, absence rates, and headcount analytics.
• Partner with Finance and HR to support strategic workforce planning and budgeting through data-driven insights.
• Continuously identify opportunities for automation and improvement in payroll and HR reporting processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with HR, and Finance, ensure alignment and efficiency across systems and processes.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on payroll legislation, taxation, and benefits.
• Advisory Role: Provide guidance on tax-related queries, particularly regarding changes in government legislation and their application in collaboration with People Team.
• Annual Processes: Collaborate with HR Team on annual bonus processing and merit-based awards.
• HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary relationship manager with HMRC to facilitate effective communication and compliance.
• Process Optimisation: drive payroll process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll in a complex, multi-site organisation
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance, and payrolled benefits.
• Experience with pension scheme administration and auto-enrolment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building reports or dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience managing or integrating time and attendance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering excellent employee experiences.
• Ability to multitask and work to a deadline;
• Familiar with benefits and other payroll deductions;
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal
• Rewards Portal
• Company events
• Company share schemes
• Christmas Closedown