Payroll Service Manager
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Weybridge, KT13 0SL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Payroll Delivery Manager - GHE Fortnightly
Contract: Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Birmingham, Weybridge or Bolton
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Payroll Delivery Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the Government, Healthcare & Education payroll teams, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of fortnightly payroll services.
This role acts as a key escalation point for business unit customers and supports the successful delivery of payroll operations.
Job Description
We are looking for a payroll professional with strong leadership experience, extensive fortnightly payroll knowledge, and a proven ability to manage stakeholders, resources, and service performance.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Payroll Service and Delivery to maintain high standards of payroll compliance and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Government, Healthcare & Education fortnightly payroll teams.
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of fortnightly payroll.
Manage team performance and support ongoing development.
Plan resources and allocate workloads effectively across the team.
Oversee payroll controls and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and processes.
Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll and business issues.
Manage SD Worx and key stakeholders, driving service improvements and supporting business continuity.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Payroll experience, including team management experience.
Strong fortnightly payroll experience.
Knowledge of Agenda for Change (AfC).
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
Advanced Excel and data management skills.
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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