Adaptable Recruitment is exclusively working with a growing business in St Helens who is looking to recruit a high calibre Payroll Manager to join their vibrant team.

Salary and Benefits
£45000- £50000 per annum
37.5 hours a week.
Office Based.
Free parking on site .

The role

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for circa 20,000 employees, ensuring all payments are made accurately and on time.
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  Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 5 payroll staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and accountability.
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  Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, pension legislation (including auto-enrolment), and statutory requirements.
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  Oversee the preparation, submission, and reconciliation of PAYE, NI, and pension contributions.
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  Manage payroll-related audits and respond to external and internal audit requests.
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  Maintain and update payroll systems, collaborating with IT and HRIS teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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  Act as the main point of contact for complex payroll queries and escalations.
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  Produce and analyse payroll reports for management, finance, and HR.
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  Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, automation, and cost-efficiency.
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  Keep abreast of legislative changes affecting payroll and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders
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  Key Requirements
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  Proven experience managing a large payroll (10,000+ employees).
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  Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a payroll team
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  In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance, and pension regulations.
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  Proficiency in using complex payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, iTrent, or similar).
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  Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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  Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly.
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  Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.