Posted 30 July, 2026
Payroll Manager
Kate+Co
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
**IMMEDIATE START**KC Group are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation within the support services sector, seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their finance team on a full-time temporary to permanent basis. Based in the Birmingham area, hybrid working is available and a flexible start time of 8:00am/ 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function within a fast-paced business environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll operations are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation. Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager role Includes: \n
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- Managing the end-to-end payroll process for a large workforce \n
- Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and to strict deadlines \n
- Maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation \n
- Managing statutory payments, pensions and deductions \n
- Reconciling payroll reports and resolving payroll queries \n
- Producing payroll-related reporting and analysis for senior management \n
- Leading process improvements and maintaining payroll controls \n
- Liaising with finance, HR and external stakeholders as required \n
- Supporting audits and compliance activities \n
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- Previous experience in a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll position \n
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements \n
- Experience managing high-volume payrolls \n
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills \n
- Confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel \n
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments \n
- Available to start at short notice \n
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- Competitive hourly rate of £20.50 - £25.64 per hour \n
- Hybrid working arrangement \n
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position \n
- Direct exposure to senior leadership, reporting into the Finance Director \n
- Supportive and collaborative working environment \n
