🌟 Payroll Manager - On-Site | Newport 🌟

Are you an experienced payroll professional ready to take full ownership of a fast-paced payroll function? We're looking for a confident and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our team on-site in Newport, working closely with our Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services.

📌 Location: On-site - Newport
🕒 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
💼 Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role:

As Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing - from gross to net - for our monthly payroll. You'll ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, maintain payroll accuracy, and play a key role in the administration of expenses and benefits.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a solid grounding in payroll, great Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

Manage monthly payroll cycles (gross to net) accurately and on time
Process salaries, bonuses, overtime, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, student loans, etc.)
Handle new starters, leavers, and changes to employee records
Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies

Pensions & Auto-Enrolment:

Administer Auto-Enrolment pension scheme
Submit pension contributions and liaise with providers
Maintain pension records for compliance and auditing

Accounting:

Perform payroll reconciliations and process payroll journals
Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting
Ensure accuracy of payroll-related accounting entries

Expenses & Benefits:

Administer employee expenses in line with company policy
Manage benefits such as private medical, relocation, and company cars
Ensure timely and accurate P11D and PSA reporting
Manage taxation and reporting of RSUs

Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, IR35, SSP, SMP, etc.
Manage Gender Pay Gap reporting
Submit FPS, EPS, and all statutory payroll reports
Keep up-to-date with UK payroll legislation

System & Data Management:

Use and maintain Civica People Hub for payroll processing
Ensure payroll data accuracy and confidentiality

Stakeholder Management:

Be the go-to person for payroll queries from staff and management
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external providers (e.g. HMRC, pension providers)

About You:

Experience:

3-5+ years in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Officer role
Strong experience with Auto-Enrolment pension schemes
Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience
Background in payroll-related accounting (journals, reconciliations)

Skills:

Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis)
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

Desirable:

Experience using Civica People Hub and Workday
CIPP qualification (advantageous, not essential)