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Payroll Manager
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 37,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newton Abbot
Expire in: 2 days
Job Description
Payroll Manager
Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with 1 day working from home
£37,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client who are a dynamic and trusted firm in the heart of the SouthWest
The Opportunity – Payroll Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to join the team. This is a key role, managing end-to-end payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients while leading and developing a payroll team of 3 people.
The role offers hybrid working (one day per week from home) and an excellent benefits package, making it ideal for someone looking to progress their career in a well-established and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a variety of clients, including RTI reporting, auto-enrolment, year-end processing, and payment runs.
• Manage client relationships, liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and handling queries.
• Supervise a team of Payroll Administrators, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service.
• Monitor payroll compliance, staying updated on legislation and advising partners on key changes.
• Process BACS payments and ensure all payroll operations run smoothly.
• Review client fees regularly, ensuring services are accurately valued and reported.
• Support team development by mentoring staff and implementing training programs.
• Conduct compliance and AML checks as required.
• Prepare reports on payroll performance and present findings to senior leadership.
Required Experience
• Proven experience in payroll (accountancy practice experience preferred, but strong industry experience considered within high volume payroll processing).
• Experience managing multiple payrolls with different pay structures (weekly, monthly, commission, bonuses).
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
Desired Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software (e.g., Sage).
Accounts production software such as CCH desirable but not essential
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ability to work proactively, show initiative, and contribute to the wider business.
Qualifications
• CIPP qualification or qualified by experience, ideally 5+ years.
Benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1 extra holiday day for Christmas
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home
• Flexi-time available
• Medicash cash plan
• Online discount shopping portal
• Access to a 24-hour employee helpline
• Payment of one professional membership per year
• Fully funded training qualifications
• Training bonuses for students
• Parking permit salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee referral bonus (up to £1,500)
• Dress-down Fridays
• Wellbeing team
If you are an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an opportunity in a progressive and well-established company, apply today!
If you would like to apply for the role of Payroll Manager then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 5.7.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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