Job Details

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Location: Derbyshire (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Derbyshire. This role is ideal for someone confident in running payroll end to end, who enjoys working autonomously and being the trusted payroll expert within the organisation.

You'll oversee payroll for approximately 1,200 employees, supported by a capable and experienced team. With hybrid working and a friendly, supportive culture, this is a great opportunity to take real ownership of payroll operations.

Please note: in order to be considered for this role, you must have used SAP.

The role:

• Manage the full end-to-end payroll process (weekly and monthly), ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Support, guide, and work closely with a dedicated payroll team
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries across the business
• Maintain accurate payroll data and reporting using SAP
• Work collaboratively with HR and Finance to ensure seamless payroll delivery
• Lead small projects to improve processes and implement changes
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and ensure ongoing compliance

About you:

• Proven experience in a payroll management role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar sector
• Confident working independently and managing regular payroll cycles
• Strong working knowledge of SAP payroll systems (essential)
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions, and statutory requirements
• Approachable and clear communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification or similar
• Experience working with unionised or multi-site environments

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working - 3 days on-site per week
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, down-to-earth working environment

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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