Payroll Manager
other jobs Portfolio Payroll
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Full Time, Contract
- £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionWe are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Payroll Manager to join this dynamic People Services function. You will work as part of a large, collaborative payroll leadership team, sharing responsibility for the delivery of a complex, high-volume payroll service covering a varied workforce.
This is both a hands-on and strategic position. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals while also contributing to service improvement, process optimisation, and long-term planning across the wider payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
*Guide, support, and develop payroll officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
*Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, audit requirements, and internal policies.
*Work closely with fellow Payroll Managers to coordinate workloads, share expertise, and maintain consistent service standards across the team.
*Use and optimise the iTrent HR & Payroll system to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll operations.
*Support long-term planning, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives that strengthen the force’s payroll capability.
*Build strong relationships with internal departments, external partners, and auditors to ensure smooth and transparent payroll operations.
About You
*Proven experience managing payroll in a large or complex organisation.
*Strong working knowledge of iTrent and payroll legislation.
*Confident leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop others.
*Comfortable balancing hands-on operational work with strategic thinking.
*Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
*Passionate about delivering a high-quality service that supports frontline policing.
You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports the people who protect our communities. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative payroll leadership team with opportunities to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
51758LW
INDPAYS
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
This is both a hands-on and strategic position. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals while also contributing to service improvement, process optimisation, and long-term planning across the wider payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
*Guide, support, and develop payroll officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
*Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, audit requirements, and internal policies.
*Work closely with fellow Payroll Managers to coordinate workloads, share expertise, and maintain consistent service standards across the team.
*Use and optimise the iTrent HR & Payroll system to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll operations.
*Support long-term planning, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives that strengthen the force’s payroll capability.
*Build strong relationships with internal departments, external partners, and auditors to ensure smooth and transparent payroll operations.
About You
*Proven experience managing payroll in a large or complex organisation.
*Strong working knowledge of iTrent and payroll legislation.
*Confident leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop others.
*Comfortable balancing hands-on operational work with strategic thinking.
*Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
*Passionate about delivering a high-quality service that supports frontline policing.
You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports the people who protect our communities. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative payroll leadership team with opportunities to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
51758LW
INDPAYS
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Job number 3826550
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Company Details:
Portfolio Payroll
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1988, Portfolio Payroll is the market leading specialist recruitment consultancy solely focusing on the recruitment of payroll professi...