Payroll Manager

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a confidential, rapidly growing organisation with the appointment of a newly created Payroll Manager position.

Reporting directly to the CFO,

this is a pivotal leadership role within a business undergoing significant transformation following a series of acquisitions and continued growth. You'll take ownership of the payroll function while driving the development of reporting, analytics, controls and process improvements across a complex, multi-site operation. This role has been created as part of a wider finance transformation programme designed to build a scalable, high-performing finance function. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious payroll leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business.

What Will the Payroll Manager Role Involve?

Leading, developing and motivating a payroll team, including a Payroll Manager and Payroll Officers

Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple sites and business entities

Taking ownership of payroll compliance, statutory

requirements, pensions and year-end processes

Developing meaningful payroll and workforce reporting to support business decision-making

Producing analysis on payroll costs, headcount, overtime, absence and other workforce metrics

Driving continuous improvement initiatives, automation and process optimisation

Supporting wider business transformation and integration projects

Working closely with Finance, HR and operational stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting accuracy

Establishing robust controls, governance and best practice throughout the payroll function

Acting as the senior payroll subject matter expert across the organisation

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Manager Vacancy

Proven experience leading a payroll function within a complex, multi-site organisation

Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions and compliance

requirements

Demonstrable experience managing and developing teams

Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights

Previous involvement in process improvement, systems implementation or transformation projects

Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at senior level

Commercially minded, proactive and adaptable approach

Experience within a care, healthcare, hospitality, retail or similar multi-site environment would be advantageous but is not essential

Additional Benefits and Information

Newly created leadership role with significant scope to shape the function

Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

Opportunity to drive change within a growing and evolving organisation

Long-term career development prospects

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Due to the confidential nature of this assignment, further details will be provided to suitable applicants during the recruitment process.

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