Payroll Manager

Job Description Up to 40,000 basic plus bonusOffice-based, HertfordshireThis is not a steady-state payroll role.Were working with a privately owned, high-growth payroll, compliance and contractor services business operating at serious scale. Thousands of self-employed workers. Rapid growth. Complex moving parts. Big ambitions.They are already successful. They are now sharpening everything.This role exists because the business wants its payroll function to be best-in-class, not just coping.The environmentThis is a grown-up business with a genuinely impressive HQ. Gym. Swimming pool. Bar. Restaurant. Coffee shop. It is an office people want to be in, and a culture that values performance, clarity and accountability.This role is five days a week on site. Collaboration matters here.The roleYou will be the operational heartbeat of the payroll function. (The quarterback for those familiar with American Football)Managing a team of six, youll work closely with the Operations Manager to improve efficiency, tighten processes and build a payroll operation that scales cleanly.This is about structure, foresight and leadership, not constant firefighting.What youll be trusted with Leading and developing a payroll team Owning payroll delivery end to end Improving systems, workflows and controls Removing friction as volumes increase Helping shape how payroll evolves as the business growsWho this suitsYou already manage people. You understand payroll environments well enough to be credible. You are calm, organised and process-led.You want ownership, visibility and a role where your impact actually matters.Whats on offer Up to 40,000 basic Annual company bonus Clear progression in a scaling business Outstanding working environmentJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-23