Payroll & HR Systems Manager Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
A Pivotal Opportunity to Shape Payroll & People Systems This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK business that forms part of a successful international group. With a strong presence across the foodservice, hospitality and retail sectors, the organisation combines global capability with local expertise and is committed to operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
The business is currently implementing a new HR and payroll system, making this a key moment to join. The Payroll & HR Systems Manager will play a central role in embedding the new system, optimising processes, strengthening reporting capability and ensuring a smooth transition across the organisation.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape how payroll and people systems operate for the future.
The Role We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Systems Manager to take ownership of end-to-end UK payroll operations while leading the optimisation and development of payroll and HR systems.
This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, while driving system improvements and strengthening cross-functional processes across HR, Finance and IT.
Key Responsibilities * Lead the accurate and timely delivery of monthly UK payroll

* Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment

* Manage year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds and reconciliations

* Oversee payroll and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance

* Drive system improvements, upgrades and integrations

* Partner with Finance, HR and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow and reporting

* Provide payroll reporting, analytics and insights to senior leadership

* Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries and external providers

* Maintain robust controls, documentation and audit readiness

About You You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong systems expertise and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
You will bring:
* Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll

* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements

* Experience managing payroll and/or HR systems (system implementation experience highly desirable)

* Advanced Excel capability

* Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail

* Experience leading system improvements or implementations

* Excellent stakeholder management skills

* CIPP qualification (desirable)

* Experience within a multi-site or international organisation (advantageous)

What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package

* Hybrid working options

* Opportunity to shape payroll and HR systems during a major implementation

* Collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment

* The stability and backing of a global group with a strong UK footprint