Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Solihull, UK (Office-Based) Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break) £37,000 – £38,000 per annum

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its Head Office team in Solihull.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations within a fast-paced environment, supporting a large workforce and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end processing of two monthly payrolls for 1,500+ employees

Manage payroll activities including starters, leavers, amendments, overtime, absences, statutory payments, and pensions

Investigate and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies efficiently

Produce payroll reports, journals, and reconciliations to support finance processes

Administer company pension schemes, including NEST

Process payroll-related payments (monthly and ad hoc)

Manage company cars, fuel cards, and P11D reporting

Complete year-end payroll processes and statutory reporting

Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity

Support payroll and HR-related projects and process improvements

Prepare detailed reports covering earnings, deductions, and benefits

Lead on gender pay gap reporting

About You

Proven experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally at Manager or Senior level

Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll 50

Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC legislation, payroll compliance, and UK regulations

Experience managing pensions and auto-enrolment (NEST essential)

High attention to detail with excellent accuracy

Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with senior stakeholders

Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a busy environment