Payroll Manager

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing business based in Wantage to recruit a Payroll Manager on a permanent basis. This is a fully office-based role, five days a week on site. Looking to start as soon as possible, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a busy in-house payroll operation, leading a small team and acting as the go-to expert for payroll across the business. The Role Reporting into the Head of Shared Services, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of payroll across multiple UK manufacturing sites. Key responsibilities include: * Leading accurate, timely payroll delivery across several sites, working alongside an outsourced payroll partner * Overseeing payroll processing including salary changes, bonuses, pensions, statutory payments and year-end activity * Reviewing payroll outputs and reconciliations, maintaining robust controls * Managing pension scheme administration and auto-enrolment compliance * Owning payroll accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations * Supporting internal and external audits * Leading statutory payroll reporting, including Gender Pay Gap submissions * Driving payroll system improvements and continuous improvement initiatives * Leading, coaching and developing a small payroll team The Package This role offers a salary of £51,000 - £64,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a full benefits package reflective of a well-established, stable employer. About You * Significant experience leading in-house payroll within a medium/large corporate or shared services environment * Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements * Experience leading and coaching a payroll team * Strong background in reconciliations, controls and audit processes * Experience with integrated HR/payroll systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, or similar) * CIPP qualification or equivalent experience * Manufacturing or multi-site experience is desirable Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: