Payroll Manager

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a confidential, rapidly growing organisation with the appointment of a newly created Payroll Manager position.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal leadership role within a business undergoing significant transformation following a series of acquisitions and continued growth. You'll take ownership of the payroll function while driving the development of reporting, analytics, controls and process improvements across a complex, multi-site operation. This role has been created as part of a wider finance transformation programme designed to build a scalable, high-performing finance function. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious payroll leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business.

What Will the Payroll Manager Role Involve?

Leading, developing and motivating a payroll team, including a Payroll Manager and Payroll Officers
Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple sites and business entities
Taking ownership of payroll compliance, statutory requirements, pensions and year-end processes
Developing meaningful payroll and workforce reporting to support business decision-making
Producing analysis on payroll costs, headcount, overtime, absence and other workforce metrics
Driving continuous improvement initiatives, automation and process optimisation
Supporting wider business transformation and integration projects
Working closely with Finance, HR and operational stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting accuracy
Establishing robust controls, governance and best practice throughout the payroll function
Acting as the senior payroll subject matter expert across the organisation
Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Manager Vacancy

Proven experience leading a payroll function within a complex, multi-site organisation
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions and compliance requirements
Demonstrable experience managing and developing teams
Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights
Previous involvement in process improvement, systems implementation or transformation projects
Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at senior level
Commercially minded, proactive and adaptable approach
Experience within a care, healthcare, hospitality, retail or similar multi-site environment would be advantageous but is not essential
Additional Benefits and Information

Newly created leadership role with significant scope to shape the function
Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Opportunity to drive change within a growing and evolving organisation
Long-term career development prospects
Hybrid working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Due to the confidential nature of this assignment, further details will be provided to suitable applicants during the recruitment process.

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