Payroll manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£55,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

The company

Are you a confident payroll professional who thrives in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments? We're partnering with a growing organisation undergoing significant growth in their payroll operations, and we're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end‑to‑end payroll, manage a team and onboard new clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a visible role in shaping high‑quality payroll delivery.

What you'll be doing

Leading end‑to‑end implementations - managing timelines, quality and budgets across multiple onboarding projects.

Partnering with clients - understanding requirements, shaping plans and providing clear guidance throughout the transition.

Manage payroll operation processes and team - ensuring a seamless payroll service for clients

Managing risks & dependencies - keeping delivery on track through proactive issue resolution.

Streamline and improve processes - advising the business on best practice to ensure payroll compliance and effective working.

Developing junior team members - helping build a collaborative, high‑performing culture.

What you'll bring

5+ years of hands‑on UK payroll management experience, with strong end‑to‑end operational knowledge and be able to step in to support with processing when need to.

Proven experience leading payroll implementations in complex or high‑volume environments.

Strong understanding of UK payroll compliance - AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy.

Confident leadership experience and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly.

CIPP qualification (advantageous).

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now on 01612367272.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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