Payroll & Systems Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional with a passion for systems optimisation? An established organisation in north Portsmouth is seeking a Payroll & Systems Manager to lead their payroll function and enhance their HR and payroll systems. This role offers an exciting chance to influence operational processes within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The organisation values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing comprehensive benefits including hybrid working, a competitive pension, generous holiday allowance, and various wellness initiatives. What will the Payroll & Systems Manager role involve? Leading the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation, while driving system enhancements Acting as the expert resource for payroll queries, supporting staff and management with payroll and system-related issues Managing and developing payroll systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to optimise data flow, reporting, and audit processes Supporting system upgrades, new implementations, and ongoing system health to foster continual improvement Suitable Candidate for the Payroll & Systems Manager vacancy: Proven experience managing payroll operations within the UK, with a solid understanding of PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments Strong technical expertise with payroll systems, including implementation or improvement projects Excellent attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels Experience supervising or supporting team members is advantageous but not essential Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll & Systems Manager: 37.5 hours per week, with 2 days WFH Excellent company pension contribution 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Discretionary annual bonus  Life assurance  Retail discounts, online GP, EV scheme, cycle-to-work, healthcare cash plan, and more. ESG days Employee Assistance Programme Salary depending on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received