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We are looking for a Group Internal Payroll Manager to lead and manage the payroll function across multiple offices in the UK.
This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with UK payroll legislation, and the smooth running of group benefits and pensions.
You will work closely with HR and Finance leadership to improve payroll processes, provide reporting and insights, and act as a subject matter expert for the organisation.
This is a hybrid role based in the company's corporate head office in Oxford. However other applicants are welcome outside of the Oxford area as there is an opportunity to be based at one of the firm's other offices in England.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage payroll across all company offices
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Maintain compliance with PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments
Oversee year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, HMRC submissions)
Manage pension schemes, auto-enrolment, and group benefits (salary sacrifice, healthcare, share schemes)
Drive efficiency and standardisation across payroll processes and systems
Provide payroll reporting and insights to senior leadership
Act as the main point of contact for complex payroll queries
Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness
What You can expect:
Hybrid working and flexible hours
Opportunities to develop technical, commercial, and management skills
Entry onto a management development programme
Recognition and reward schemes
Comprehensive benefits including holidays, wellbeing days, health plans, and salary sacrifice options
About You:
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
Proven experience managing multiple payrolls, ideally in a multi-site or group environment
Advanced payroll system knowledge
Excellent organisational, project management, and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong reporting and data analysis skills (including Excel)
CIPP qualified (or working towards) preferred
Experience managing group-level benefits administration (pensions, share schemes, salary sacrifice)
Apply now to take the lead in payroll management for a fast-growing organisation with a collaborative and supportive team.
