Payroll Manager

Job:  Payroll Manager

Type: Full Time / Hybrid / 37.50 hours per week *some travel required to our office in Northampton

Salary £DOE

All Internal candidates need to attach an up-to-date CV to be considered

Closing date:  Open until the right candidate is offered

Purpose of the Role:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll operation for all UK employees, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing.  The role will oversee payroll governance, compliance with legislation and continuous improvement of payroll and time & attendance systems and processes. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all UK payroll and statutory payments/deductions

• Ensure full compliance with legislation through ensuring technical knowledge is kept up to date and any changes are fully tested and communicated

• Maintain robust internal controls which meet Sox requirements

• Oversee payroll and time & attendance systems ensuring accuracy, optimisation and effective integrations with HR and Finance Systems

• Drive automation and efficiency improvements, reducing manual processing and enhanced reporting

• Lead system upgrades, supplier relationships and service-level expectations, working closely with our US teams

• Lead payroll integration of any acquisitions

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support organisational initiatives and continuous improvement

• Provide expert payroll guidance to the business on policy changes, benefit design and remuneration structures

• Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries

• Manage and develop an engaged payroll team to be a best-in-class support team

• Be the go-to business contact in relation to payroll queries from HMRC and external auditors

Essential Experience

• Experience in a similar role is essential

• Experience leading a UK payroll function in a medium-large organisation governed by US SOX

• In depth technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

• Strong understanding of pension schemes including auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice arrangements

• Experience with payroll controls frameworks

• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability

• Experience leading teams and developing talent

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with focus on customer and able to build trust across the organisation

Qualifications Needed

• Member of CIPD, at minimum of Associate level or other relevant institute to position

• CIPP qualified

• 5 GCSE including Maths and English

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.