Payroll Manager – Winchester

Salary: £37,000–£43,000 DOE
Full-time, Permanent | On-site

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next step in a supportive and dedicated team? We’re seeking a highly organised payroll professional to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll and pensions function. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation, ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.

About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you will lead the accurate processing and administration of payroll and pensions across the business. This is a hands-on role where your expertise and attention to detail will be essential. You will work closely with the Director of Personnel and Finance Manager to deliver a seamless, compliant, and efficient payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle for all employees
• Process salary payments, P45 information, student loans, NI, and back payments
• Ensure accurate processing and verification of monthly timesheets
• Coordinate and distribute payslips to employees
• Complete annual HMRC submissions and ensure compliance with all payroll regulations
• Support the Finance Manager with Pension End of Year Certificates and submissions to TPS and LGPS
• Prepare and submit re-employment, retirement, and other pension-related forms
• Ensure accurate employee and employer pension contributions and monthly deductions
• Maintain staff records for Private Health Schemes
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and HMRC regulations, advising on best practice and upcoming changes

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Professional payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent
• Proven experience operating at a senior payroll level
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll for a large workforce
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation confidently

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and values working within a collaborative and diligent team. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.