Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager
Solihull, UK (Office-Based)
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
£37,000 – £38,000 per annum

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its Head Office team in Solihull.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations within a fast-paced environment, supporting a large workforce and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end processing of two monthly payrolls for 1,500+ employees
• Manage payroll activities including starters, leavers, amendments, overtime, absences, statutory payments, and pensions
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies efficiently
• Produce payroll reports, journals, and reconciliations to support finance processes
• Administer company pension schemes, including NEST
• Process payroll-related payments (monthly and ad hoc)
• Manage company cars, fuel cards, and P11D reporting
• Complete year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity
• Support payroll and HR-related projects and process improvements
• Prepare detailed reports covering earnings, deductions, and benefits
• Lead on gender pay gap reporting

About You

• Proven experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally at Manager or Senior level
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll 50
• Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation, payroll compliance, and UK regulations
• Experience managing pensions and auto-enrolment (NEST essential)
• High attention to detail with excellent accuracy
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
• Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a busy environment