Payroll Manager

Premier Recruitment Group has a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Payroll Manager who thrives on detail, efficiency, and collaboration. In this role, you'll be central to ensuring payroll operations run smoothly and accurately, working closely with a supportive team. This is full time, permanent position and office based role in Swanley.

• Transport Requirement: Due to the office location, access to your own transport is essential.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to lead dynamic payroll team. This role involves:

• Managing payroll operations
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and contributing to the strategic development of the department.
• The Payroll Manager will also oversee HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, and HR policy development, ensuring the smooth operation of payroll and HR processes across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced payroll expertise, leadership qualities, and a thorough understanding of HR processes to support the company's operational and strategic objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Oversee all payroll operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Manage and process high-volume weekly payrolls, additional payments, and client-specific adjustments.
• Ensure accuracy in processing statutory payments, deductions, and pension contributions, including RTI submissions.
• Review and approve payroll trials, journals, and payment schedules for BACS transfers.
• Address complex payroll discrepancies and provide clear explanations to clients and employees.
• Liaise with external parties, such as HMRC, DWP, Child Support Agency, and pension providers.
• Maintain and improve payroll systems, ensuring the integration of new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency.

HR Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with current employment legislation.
• Manage employee relations, providing support on disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee recruitment, on-boarding, and training processes for the payroll department.
• Collaborate with senior management to implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Support workforce planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in payroll management, preferably within the umbrella or CIS sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll legislation, processes, and systems (experience with Merit software is highly desirable).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and manipulation.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing teams.

Desirable Attributes

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements for umbrella companies and payroll-related HR functions.
• Experience implementing process improvements and leading change initiatives.

If you're an organised, detail-oriented payroll professional ready for a new challenge in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.