We are working on behalf of a highly regarded organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll and Pension Manager to join their finance function on a permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will lead a small payroll team and take ownership of multiple in-house payrolls, while playing a key role in team development and continuous improvement during an exciting period of change.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee four in-house payrolls (two weekly and two monthly) Lead, support and develop a small payroll team, ensuring high performance and engagement Provide hands-on payroll expertise while maintaining strong controls and compliance Support the team through upcoming organisational and payroll-related change Identify, recommend and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy Act as a key point of contact for payroll and pension-related queries and escalations

About You

A strong people manager with proven experience leading and developing payroll teams Extensive technical, in-house payroll experience Demonstrable experience delivering process improvements within payroll Confident operating in a changing environment with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Benefits

35-hour working week Flexible working hours and flexibility around office days 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the London office) Strong focus on wellbeing, including access to various wellbeing classes Free and discounted theatre tickets and restaurant offersThis is an excellent opportunity for a payroll leader who enjoys combining technical expertise with people management and process improvement in a supportive, flexible working environment.

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy