Average Payroll Manager salary in Leicester

Payroll AssistantSalary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annumLocation: Leicester – Hybrid (majority work from home)Contract: Temp to Perm Full-timeWhy this role is right for youI am working on a rare opportunity that offers genuine, flexibility with extremely generous hybrid working arrangements travelling to the office once a week and the potential to discuss making office attendance less frequent depending on experience and distance.  The role is a accuracy focused and high volume but in an industry that genuinely makes an impact. You’ll join a small and experienced payroll team who can offer you support getting your feet under the desk and are looking for a colleague with fresh ideas.You’ll benefit from: A competitive salary of £28,000 – £32,000A highly flexible hybrid setupA supportive and collaborative payroll team that values your contributionExposure to varied and complex payrolls, helping you deepen your technical knowledgeHands-on involvement in a transition to a new cloud-based payroll system.The opportunity to influence change, bringing your ideas to improve payroll efficiencyA clear pathway to long-term employment through a temp-to-perm structure What you’ll be doingYou’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, taking ownership of payrolls while being trusted to work independently. Managing and processing multiple payrolls with confidenceHandling complex pay elements such as overtime, bank worker timesheets, loyalty bonuses, and service awardsManaging high-volume onboarding, ensuring payroll data is accurate from day oneOwning payrolls for around 225 employees, many with regular changesWorking to multiple monthly deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracyCompleting detailed manual data entry, where attention to detail truly mattersUsing Sage 50 Payroll (training provided if needed)Contributing to the future implementation of a new cloud-based payroll systemProviding a friendly, professional service to colleagues and stakeholdersReviewing existing processes and suggesting improvements where you see opportunities What will help you succeed Experience in high-volume payroll processingA solid understanding of payroll fundamentals, including tax, maternity, paternity, and statutory paymentsThe ability to adapt quickly to new systems (Sage 50 experience is helpful but not essential)Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate workConfidence working independently with minimal supervisionA mindset that’s open to challenging processes and suggesting improvements Ideal for someone who is: Comfortable in fast-paced payroll environmentsDependable, consistent, and known for their accuracyHappy handling varied payrolls and complex pay elementsKeen to learn, develop, and take on greater responsibility over time If you’re looking for a payroll role where your reliability is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your skills can genuinely grow, this could be an excellent next step.

Payroll Manager - Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) Location: Leicester (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £55,000 per annumStart Date: Immediate Payroll Manager - Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) Location: Leicester (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £55,000 per annumStart Date: Immediate About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to lead payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across the business. Key Responsibilities: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies.Manage payroll team and provide guidance on complex queries and legislative changes.Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments.Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.Liaise with internal departments and external providers to resolve payroll issues promptly.Prepare payroll reports for finance and senior management, including reconciliations and audit support.Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to best practices. Requirements: Proven experience in payroll management within a medium to large organisation.Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and pension schemes.Excellent organisational and leadership skills with attention to detail.Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55,000.Hybrid working (Leicester office with flexibility).Opportunity to join a dynamic team and make an immediate impact. Start Date: Immediate - interviews taking place now. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Payroll Assistant | North Leicester | Up to £30k | Hybrid Working | 6-9 Month FTC Macildowie are pleased to be recruiting for an Interim Payroll professional to join a collaborative payroll function based in North Leicester. This hands-on role has been created to provide continuity and support the growing business before new systems can be introduced. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of remote working combined with regular on-site presence, supporting both operational delivery and strong team collaboration. We're looking for someone with solid, end-to-end payroll experience who can hit the ground running and help steer the team through a time of operational transition. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Support & Oversight Support day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Accurately process complex in-house payrolls across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with varied shift patterns, pay enhancements, and contractual differences; support the oversight and reconciliation of payrolls run by a third-party provider.Act as a senior point of contact for payroll queries.Ensure compliance with HMRC and internal reporting requirements. Team & Stakeholder Coordination Provide support and guidance to the payroll team during system changes.Liaise with internal departments and external providers to ensure smooth coordination.Assist in training new managers on payroll procedures.Contribute to process improvements and the delivery of wider change initiatives. Required Experience:We are looking for a confident payroll professional who can operate independently and provide hands-on support from day one. You will need: Proven end-to-end payroll experience, ideally in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.Experience managing multiple payroll cycles, including weekly and monthly pay runs.Exposure to variable pay elements, including hourly rates, shift patterns, enhancements, and statutory payments.Strong knowledge of HMRC regulations, pension auto-enrolment, SSP, SMP, and other statutory deductions.Ability to interpret complex data and resolve payroll queries accurately and efficiently.Previous experience working in a multi-site or care sector environment would be a significant advantage.Experience working with in-house systems and liaising with outsourced payroll providers.Strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented, proactive approach. Why Apply? Hybrid working - combine home and office-based work.Be part of a systems transformation project.Join a supportive, well-established payroll team.Immediate start available for the right person. This role would suit an experienced pay roller preferably with multi sight experience that enjoys a hands-on role and being part of a close-knit team through periods of change. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.