Payroll Manager

Stoke on Trent

£52,000 - £55,000

Company Profile

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced, collaborative Payroll & HR team at a thriving SME. You’ll lead on all payroll operations across the business, delivering a compliant, efficient, and accurate service that supports both operational goals and employee satisfaction

What’s on offer?

• 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance / Life Insurance
• Staff Discount
• Free Onsite Parking

What will you do as a Payroll Manager?

• Full ownership of end-to-end UK payroll operations, ensuring accuracy & efficiency
• Oversee management of company pension schemes, employee benefits & statutory payments
• Full compliance with payroll, tax, and PAYE legislation
• Champion improvement by streamlining payroll processes & introducing innovative solutions
• Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Spearhead the selection, implementation, and optimisation of a new Payroll/HR system

What do you need as a Payroll Manager?

• Strong experience managing end-to-end UK payroll
• Experience implementing payroll or HR systems
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs essential)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment

Job ID: 9746