Payroll Manager / Team Lead
Location: Kilmarnock, Scotland (On-site)
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to £60,000 DOE
The Opportunity
Focus on DF are recruiting a Payroll Manager to join a longstanding client and an opportunity to take lead of their UK payroll function. As the Payroll Manager you'll have deep technical payroll expertise and a proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team and be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll while driving improvements across systems, compliance, and process efficiency. In return you'll recieve support from the SLT to make the transition seamless, full autonomy to make your own stamp on shaping the payroll function for the future, and join a forward-thinking global orginisation.
Key Responsibilities
If you're an experienced payroll leader ready to take on a fresh challenge in a complex, regulated environment, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
Focus on DF, part of the Focus Cloud Group, is the leading specialist recruitment and consulting partner dedicated exclusively to Dayforce. With the largest network of certified Dayforce professionals, we connect clients with the talent and expertise needed to drive successful implementations and transformations.
Location: Kilmarnock, Scotland (On-site)
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to £60,000 DOE
The Opportunity
Focus on DF are recruiting a Payroll Manager to join a longstanding client and an opportunity to take lead of their UK payroll function. As the Payroll Manager you'll have deep technical payroll expertise and a proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team and be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll while driving improvements across systems, compliance, and process efficiency. In return you'll recieve support from the SLT to make the transition seamless, full autonomy to make your own stamp on shaping the payroll function for the future, and join a forward-thinking global orginisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UK legislation.
- Lead, support, and develop a team of payroll professionals in a high-volume environment.
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and ensure effective resolution.
- Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ensure timely and accurate submissions for P11Ds, P60s, PAYE, and other statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular internal audits and implement continuous improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain and evolve payroll policies, processes, and training documentation.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, including with leadership and union representatives.
- Significant experience leading payroll operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including SSP, SMP, PAYE, and year-end processes.
- Previous experience mentoring and managing payroll teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficient in payroll systems and reporting tools, with strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence.
If you're an experienced payroll leader ready to take on a fresh challenge in a complex, regulated environment, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
Focus on DF, part of the Focus Cloud Group, is the leading specialist recruitment and consulting partner dedicated exclusively to Dayforce. With the largest network of certified Dayforce professionals, we connect clients with the talent and expertise needed to drive successful implementations and transformations.