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 reportingAbout 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