We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for an experienced Head of Payroll to lead their end-to-end payroll function.
This senior role will suit a confident payroll leader with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach. You’ll oversee payroll delivery, ensure statutory compliance, lead a payroll team, and work closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to drive continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
*Full ownership of payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance

*Leading and developing a payroll team

*Ensuring compliance with UK and/or Ireland payroll legislation

*Managing external providers and stakeholders

*Driving process improvements and automation

*Resolving complex payroll issues and producing senior-level reporting

About you:
*Extensive payroll experience with leadership responsibility

*Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory reporting

*Experience using payroll systems (Sage 50)

*High attention to detail and confidentiality

*Payroll qualification (CIPP / IPASS) desirable



Reporting to: Regional Director
A great opportunity to shape and lead a critical payroll function


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All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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