Company: HireIQ
Location: Belfast
Posted: April 21st, 2026
Why apply for this role?
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Opportunity to lead and develop a payroll team
Exposure to NI/GB and international payroll operations
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional to step into a leadership role
A fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join a growing organisation and take ownership of payroll operations.
About the Job
Reporting to the office manager, the Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all payroll activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the payroll function, including:
Key responsibilities
Leading, coaching and developing the payroll team
Managing NI/GB and international payrolls, including review and sign off
Ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements relating to payroll, benefits, and expenses
Managing payroll amendments and preparing payroll files, including executive payroll where required
Overseeing accurate and timely processing of employee payments
Maintaining and managing payroll data efficiently
Ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment pension requirements
Managing statutory payments and payroll-related risk
Supporting wider HR and finance operations as required
Additional duties as outlined in the full job description
Previous experience
Experience mentoring or managing a payroll team
Strong technical knowledge of NI/GB payroll legislation and employee benefits
Open to candidates from both industry and practice backgrounds
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong IT skills with experience using payroll systems
Knowledge of HMRC compliance, statutory payments, and payroll risk management
Experience with auto-enrolment pension schemes
For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch withOllie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.
Skills:
Payroll Processing
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