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Payroll Manager
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EN6 2DU
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Working Structure: Initially office-based; hybrid after probation
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
Type: Full-Time – Permanent
We are partnered with a well-established and trusted payroll provider delivering fully compliant, efficient payroll services to contractors and recruitment agencies throughout the UK. Our reputation is built on professionalism, transparency, and a strong commitment to service excellence.
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager with extensive expertise in payroll to take full ownership of strategic, operational, and compliance-related payroll functions. This senior-level position plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of high-volume contractor payrolls, while maintaining regulatory compliance and contributing to key business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
Lead and manage the payroll function, from daily operations to strategic development.
Define and execute payroll strategies aligned with company growth and service goals.
Mentor, manage, and develop a high-performing payroll team.
Collaborate across departments (Operations, Compliance, IT, Client Services) to optimize payroll processes. Compliance & Governance
Ensure full compliance with HMRC, IR35, off-payroll working rules, and employment law.
Manage internal controls, audits, and responses to external regulatory reviews.
Oversee accurate and timely RTI submissions, P45s, P60s, and other statutory documents.
Serve as the subject-matter expert on statutory payments and deductions, including holiday pay and pensions auto-enrolment.
Process Management & Systems
Continuously improve payroll systems, automation workflows, and reporting frameworks.
Maintain strict data security, payment accuracy, and GDPR compliance.
Liaise with payroll software vendors to ensure systems are scalable and up to date. Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related matters with recruitment agencies and end clients.
Provide detailed reports, insight, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Lead initiatives such as onboarding new contractor cohorts and rolling out system/process changes. Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in a payroll leadership role.
Advanced knowledge of UK payroll legislation
Proven experience managing weekly/monthly high-volume payroll, including gross-to-net calculations.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
Familiarity with My Digital payroll software (preferred).
CIPP qualification or equivalent (preferred but not essential). Benefits
Competitive salary and discretionary performance bonus
Company pension scheme
25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible/hybrid working options
Private medical insurance
Career development support and professional training
Collaborative and innovative team environment Interested?
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JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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