RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for a well established Leicestershire based organisation as it looks to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager on a permanent full-time business.
If you’re currently working in payroll, particularly from an advisory point of view, this role is for you.
Our client has a strong reputation within its field and looks to strengthen its team as they grow and develop as a company. You’ll report into a passionate HR/ Office Manager and will take ownership of a large team, oversee end-to-end payroll operations, and play a key role in developing both our people and our processes.
Commutable from Leicester, Whetstone, Blaby, Enderby, and greater Leicestershire.
You may well already be in a similar role, looking for a new challenge or just a change of environment.
Payroll Manager role will involve:
The Payroll Manager role will be an integral part of our growing teams and departments leading from the front of the payroll function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of client-facing work, team leadership, and hands-on payroll delivery. Being able to allocate work effectively and manage deadlines across portfolios. Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed across the company. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews with the team.
Ensure workloads are balanced and manageable across the team
What are the Main Responsibilities:
- Be the go-to payroll expert for all clients
- Maintain exceptional service standards and manage client expectations
- Lead onboarding, including system setup, data migration, and process design
- Be able to deliver all software demos and provide support
- Build trusted, long-term client relationships and confidently resolve complex queries
- Own Payroll Delivery
- Oversee multiple payroll cycles (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
- Ensure all payrolls are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
- Review complex calculations (statutory payments, terminations, adjustments)
- Working onsite with clients, resolving their payroll issues or acting as cover
- Manage annual fee reviews and pricing discussions with confidence
What are they looking for:
- Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll position
- Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll and HMRC legislation
- Experience managing a team and multiple client payrolls
- Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to manage fees and client relationships
- A proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and developing people
What’s on offer for the Payroll Manager
- Competitive market rate salary
- Performance development
- Hybrid working option
- Open plan office space
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days’ holiday
For further information on this fabulous opportunity, please contact us.
Please note we are unable to accept applications from candidates without UK experience and the need for sponsorship.
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