Part-Time Payroll Manager

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function and ensure the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll across the business. This part-time role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with continuous improvement, while working closely with HR, Finance, and key stakeholders. This is a hybrid part-time role, working 2 days per week from home (2 WFH) and 1 day per week at Head Office.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal policies.

Working collaboratively across the business, you'll oversee payroll operations, support system and process improvements, and provide expert guidance on payroll-related matters.

This includes responsibility for

• Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintaining employee payroll records, including salaries, deductions, pensions, benefits, and statutory payments.
• Managing HMRC submissions, tax codes, National Insurance, pensions, and year-end payroll activities.
• Reconciling payroll reports and ensuring all payroll journals are completed accurately.
• Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries from colleagues and managers.
• Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Supporting payroll audits and ensuring GDPR and data security standards are maintained.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly experienced in managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Confident in UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Experienced in payroll systems and advanced Excel.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to work accurately to payroll deadlines.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across HR, Finance, and the wider business.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive payroll information with integrity.
• Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Part-Time Working: A schedule that supports work-life balance.
• Leave Benefits: 33 day's annual leave (pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays).
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday (pro rata where applicable).
• Reward & Recognition Programme: Celebrating your achievements throughout the year.
• Perks Scheme: Discounts at a wide range of retailers and services.
• Free or Discounted Parking: Convenient parking at our sites.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Get up to £1,000 towards a new bike.
• Company Pension: Helping you plan for the future.
• Death in Service Benefit: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support whenever you need it.
• Continuous Development: Access to ongoing learning, coaching, and career development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible part-time role where they can make a real impact, ensuring an exceptional payroll service while helping drive continuous improvement across the function.