Overview Ref: (phone number removed) Payroll Manager Urgent opportunity to lead and manage the payroll function ensuring accurate and timely processing across all employees, while ensuring compliance and driving transformation initiatives. The role holder will review and implement improvements to payroll operations in order to drive efficiency and align with business strategic goals, whilst managing a team of 2 payroll professionals, although the role is very much hands on. Role Responsibilities Responsibilities will include: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe - circa 1,000Provide accurate payroll records and reports including but not limited to P45''s, P60''s, P11D''s and gender pay gapSupport audits and ensure robust internal controls are in placeEnsure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HMRC, pensions, NI and Internal policiesOversee benefits administrationProvide an efficient query service to employees relating to payrollSupervise and develop the payroll teamLiaise with internal and external stakeholders (HMRC, pension service provider, payroll providers, finance etc.) to ensure accurate data flow and reportingProduce detailed management reports Person Specification Essential skills will include: Previous experience working within Payroll / HR on the Sage 50 Payroll softwareSignificant experience of processing a UK and EU monthly payroll and benefits administrationExtensive knowledge of all aspects of running ..... full job details .....