Payroll Manager

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for a well established Leicestershire based organisation as it looks to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager on a permanent full-time business.

If you're currently working in payroll, particularly from an advisory point of view, this role is for you.

Our client has a strong reputation within its field and looks to strengthen its team as they grow and develop as a company. You'll report into a passionate HR/ Office Manager and will take ownership of a large team, oversee end-to-end payroll operations, and play a key role in developing both our people and our processes. Commutable from Leicester, Whetstone, Blaby, Enderby, and greater Leicestershire.

You may well already be in a similar role, looking for a new challenge or just a change of environment.

Payroll Manager role will involve;

The Payroll Manager role will be an integral part of our growing teams and departments leading from the front of the payroll function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of client-facing work, team leadership, and hands-on payroll delivery. Being able to allocate work effectively and manage deadlines across portfolios. Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed across the company. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews with the team. Ensure workloads are balanced and manageable across the team

What are the Main Responsibilities:

Be the go-to payroll expert for all clients

Maintain exceptional service standards and manage client expectations

Lead onboarding, including system setup, data migration, and process design

Be able to deliver all software demos and provide support

Build trusted, long-term client relationships and confidently resolve complex queries

Own Payroll Delivery

Oversee multiple payroll cycles (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)

Ensure all payrolls are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time

Review complex calculations (statutory payments, terminations, adjustments)

Working onsite with clients, resolving their payroll issues or acting as cover

Manage annual fee reviews and pricing discussions with confidence

What are they looking for:

Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll position

Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll and HMRC legislation

Experience managing a team and multiple client payrolls

Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills

Commercial awareness and ability to manage fees and client relationships

A proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and developing people

What's on offer for the Payroll Manager

Competitive market rate salary

Performance development

Hybrid working option

Open plan office space

Free onsite parking

25 days’ holiday

For further information on this fabulous opportunity, please contact us.
Please note we are unable to accept applications from candidates without UK experience and the need for sponsorship.

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