Payroll Manager

Description:

Description

We are pleased to introduce the role of Payroll Manager, which will strengthen our payroll operations and support our commitment to paying our colleagues accurately and on time. This role will support the Head of Payroll and Projects, while supporting the Payroll Supervisors and lead by example. As the Payroll Manager you will oversee all the payroll processes, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work closely with HR and Finance to improve systems, reporting, and employee support.

Your place of work will be based in the offices in Worsley. We do operate a hybrid working policy and we expect the hours worked to support the business requirements.

Flexibility is offered with the business operating between the hours of 07:00 – 17:00 on a 37.5-hour contract. 

Key Responsibilities

Support & manage Payroll Supervisor with their team of payroll Clerks 

Manage and support payroll processing for all employees accurately and on schedule.

Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws.

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation data.

Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions 

To include benefit in kind and pension calculations, to complete P11D records until in Real Time Information 

Prepare payroll reports for management and regulatory authorities 

Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries.

Manage and support with payroll software and recommend system improvements 

Coordinate payroll-related activities with HR, Finance, and external agencies including sending payment lists to Treasury in advance of payments.

Support preparing reports for management and regulatory authorities

Support to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries. 

Ensure timely payment of taxes, pensions and statutory deductions 

Support internal and external payroll audits 

Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures

Experience and Qualifications

Key Skills 
Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Leadership and team management abilities to support the payroll team with further development including the supervisors 

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information

Time management and organisational skills 

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced payroll department 

Strong technical problem-solving skills, both written and verbal 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team

Forward thinking, able to anticipate risks an issues

High Level of integrity, professionalism, and business focused 

Commitment to continuous learning and improvement by delivering to the payroll team

Required 
Payroll Supervisory / Management experience with proven experience in a similar role with multi payroll environments

Strong advance Knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws within payroll.

Experience using payroll, time management & HR systems 

Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting

Systems (preferred but not essential 
Civica Payroll

Sage 50 

ADP Timesheet Management 

Qualifications (preferred but not essential)
CIPP Accreditation

Management 

Basic Accounting 

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances