Payroll Manager, City of London

Our client is a globally renowned, tier-one construction and engineering group experiencing dynamic international growth. On their behalf, we are seeking an exceptional UK Payroll Manager to spearhead their UK payroll function, drive compliance, and lead a dedicated team.

This is a high-impact role within a complex, matrix organisation where you will fully own the end-to-end payroll strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Manage and deliver the end-to-end UK payroll process (monthly and weekly cycles), ensuring absolute accuracy and on-time execution.
• Compliance & Legislation: Ensure 100% compliance with HMRC regulations, including PAYE, NIC, RTI submissions, statutory payments, year-end reporting (P60, P11D, PSA), and complex IR35 legislation.
• Financial Controls: Oversee personnel cost calculations (bonuses, benefits, pensions) and handle month-end/year-end closing activities, reconciliations, and internal reporting.
• Pensions & Benefits: Supervise the administration of UK auto-enrolment pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, and benefits in kind.
• Audit & Advisory: Act as the primary point of contact for internal/external audits and serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex payroll and tax queries.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and foster the professional development of the UK payroll team.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar Payroll Manager or Senior Lead role. Experience within the Construction Industry is highly desirable.
• Qualifications: A CIPP Qualification (Minimum Level 5) is highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC processes, and payroll accounting controls.
• Environments: Proven track record working within an international corporate structure or a fast-paced matrix organisation.
• Soft Skills: A confident communicator capable of managing senior stakeholders and auditors under pressure, while maintaining absolute discretion.

Package & Perks

• Highly competitive base salary tailored to experience.
• Discretionary corporate bonus scheme rewarding exceptional performance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Premium benefits package including Private Medical Insurance and Life & Accident Cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme and additional corporate discounts.
• True flexible working with modern work-from-home/hybrid options.
• Outstanding global training and corporate career development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a meticulous payroll leader ready to step into a globally backed, dynamically growing environment, we want to hear from you.

Please note: All applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK. Our client is an equal opportunity employer

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.