Payroll Manager – UK, EU

Role Overview

• Manage end-to-end UK payroll processing, including data preparation, validation, and reporting.
• Oversee outsourced Dutch payroll, ensuring accurate, compliant delivery each month.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure all payroll changes (new starters, leavers, benefits, allowances) are accurately captured.
• Maintain payroll documentation, controls, and audit-ready records.
• Process statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SSP) and ensure legislative compliance.
• Support payroll-related tax submissions, year-end activities, and audits.
• Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist with payroll setup in new countries, including vendor onboarding and process definition.
• Respond to employee payroll queries with clarity and care.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ payroll experience with strong UK and EU payroll expertise.
• CIPP Qualified, Full Member or above.
• Excellent understanding of UK and EU payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and compliance.
• Experience in implementing payroll platforms, with system and control improvements.
• Confidence working with payroll software, HR systems, and MS Excel.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving how payroll works end-to-end.