Payroll Manager

We are pleased to be working with an international company based in Central London, My client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced payroll department with the performance and competence as well as their ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team are the basis of our success. In line with the constantly changing conditions in this dynamically growing Group.To strengthen the payroll department.

Duties

Own and manage the end‑to‑end UK payroll process (monthly/weekly) for the entities of the Group in UK, ensuring accuracy and on‑time delivery
Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements, including PAYE, NIC, RTI submissions, statutory payments, and year‑end reporting (P60, P11D, PSA) and IR35 (Off‑Payroll Working) legislation
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on payroll processes and controls
Ensure payroll policies and procedures are documented, maintained, and consistently applied
Ensure payroll outputs align with accounting standards and internal control requirements which includes month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to payroll and personnel costs
Oversee personnel cost calculations, including wages & salaries, bonuses, benefits, pensions, and employer contributions
Provide payroll‑related data and analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting
Ensure consistency of payroll cost data with internal reporting and applicable methodologies
Oversee administration of UK pensions (auto‑enrolment), benefits in kind, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Ensure correct payroll treatment of benefits, deductions, and statutory schemes
Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to UK payroll and personnel costs
Prepare audit documentation and respond to payroll‑related audit findings
Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and employee matters
Lead, manage, and develop the UK payroll team
Qualifications

Proven record of at least 5-year experience in a similar role (preferable Construction Industry) in the UK or CIPP Qualification (minimum Level 5)
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes
Solid understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and controls
Experience working with payroll systems (preferable MHR iTrent) and third‑party providers
Prior people management experience (or strong leadership exposure)
Experience in an international or matrix organisation
Expert knowledge of UK payroll and compliance
High attention to detail and strong risk awareness
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Confident communicator with employees, auditors, and senior management
Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position