Head of Payroll

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for an experienced Head of Payroll to lead their end-to-end payroll function.

This senior role will suit a confident payroll leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach. You’ll oversee payroll delivery, ensure statutory compliance, lead a payroll team, and work closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Full ownership of payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance

Leading and developing a payroll team

Ensuring compliance with UK and/or Ireland payroll legislation

Managing external providers and stakeholders

Driving process improvements and automation

Resolving complex payroll issues and producing senior-level reporting

About you:

Extensive payroll experience with leadership responsibility

Experience with circa 1000 hourly paid staff

Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting

Experience using payroll systems (Sage 50)

High attention to detail and confidentiality

Payroll qualification (CIPP / IPASS) desirable

Reporting to: Regional Director

A great opportunity to shape and lead a critical payroll function

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All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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