Payroll Manager
Oakham
£30,000 – £35,000
Full-Time | Office-Based (Non-Negotiable)
Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for a role where you can take real ownership and be part of a genuinely supportive team? We’re recruiting for a well-established business within the renewable energy and sustainability sector — a growing, forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation and a positive working environment. This is a hands-on role, taking responsibility for weekly end-to-end payroll for 500+ employees, while also supporting HR systems and the employee lifecycle.
Why this role?
The biggest selling point here is simple: the manager. She has been described by employees time and time again as “the best manager I’ve ever had.” She is known for being:
- Supportive and approachable
- Kind, funny, and a pleasure to work for
- Genuinely invested in her team
- Able to give autonomy while always being there when needed
If you value strong leadership and a positive culture, this is a rare opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of weekly end-to-end payroll for 500+ employees
- Processing overtime, SSP, SMP, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC, RTI submissions, pensions, and payroll legislation
- Managing and resolving payroll queries
- Maintaining and improving digital payroll and HR systems
- Supporting starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee lifecycle processes
- Producing reports, reconciliations, and audit support
- Working closely with HR and finance teams
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience as a Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Officer, or similar
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
- Experience managing high-volume payroll, ideally 500+ employees
- Confidence using HRIS and payroll systems
- Strong attention to detail with a hands-on, organised approach
- Exposure to HR administration and the employee lifecycle would be advantageous
What’s on offer
- £30,000 – £35,000
- Opportunity to join a unique and growing business
- A genuinely supportive and highly regarded manager
- A stable, long-term role with real ownership and variety
- If you’re looking for a payroll role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and valued as part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.
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