Payroll Manager
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Hertfordshire, England |
| Sector | HR & Recruitment - Payroll Officer |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Jill Worrell |
| Job Ref | 761628 |
| Job Views | 11 |
- Description
- Payroll Manager Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a high-quality payroll service to around 1,600 employees. This is a key leadership role, ensuring that payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with legislation. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the iTrent Payroll & HR system, a strong understanding of payroll best practice, and proven experience of managing and developing a payroll team.
Key Responsibilities Payroll Management
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of monthly payrolls, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, statutory payments, and payroll legislation.
- Manage payroll year-end activities including P60s, P11Ds, and reconciliations.
- Maintain data integrity across payroll and HR records in line with GDPR.
- Act as system administrator for iTrent, ensuring it is effectively maintained and continuously improved.
- Lead on payroll and HR system development, streamlining and automating processes where possible.
- Monitor payroll data to identify trends and provide insight for decision-making.
- Act as main point of contact with managed payroll and pension service providers.
- Ensure payroll and pension submissions are completed accurately and on time.
- Resolve complex queries and liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external agencies as required.
- Lead, manage, and develop the in-house payroll team.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to staff, encouraging best practice and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and customer-focused approach within the payroll function.
- Oversee implementation of pay awards, bonuses, and long-service awards.
- Ensure all payments are processed correctly and communications are issued in a timely manner.
- Support wider pay and reward projects across the employee life cycle.
- Significant recent experience in a senior payroll role.
- Strong technical knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and best practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of iTrent Payroll & HR system (essential).
- Experience of working with multiple sets of terms and conditions.
- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience managing and developing a payroll team.
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days at home)
- Company pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Free parking & on-site parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Employee referral programme