Our client is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function. With over 1,500 employees, this is a fantastic opportunity for a confident payroll professional to make a significant impact in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This is a standalone role initially, ideal for someone who is self-driven, accurate, and passionate about improving processes and compliance standards. What You''ll Be DoingRunning weekly and monthly payroll for both salaried and hourly-paid staffProcessing all types of pay including overtime, bonuses, and ad-hoc paymentsMaintaining payroll records and updating starters, leavers, and employee changesActing as the go-to for all payroll-related queries and discrepanciesLeading payroll-related projects and system enhancementsEnsuring ongoing compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NIC, RTI, NMW, and pension regulationsSupporting audits and risk assessmentsCollaborating with HR and Operations to align systems and improve integrationReporting and analysing payroll data for insights and improvementsDocumenting payroll procedures and supporting knowledge transfer across departments What You''ll NeedSolid experience in a Payroll Manageror senior payroll roleProven ability to manage both weekly and monthly payroll cyclesStrong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and complianceExperience leading payroll projects or system integrationsHigh attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsAbility to work independently in a fa