Assistant Payroll Manager

Assistant Payroll Manager – Permanent – based in Northampton NN4

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager to support the continued growth of our Payroll team. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring all employee payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with internal policies and current legislation.

A significant part of your role will involve supporting and developing the payroll team through training, mentoring, and promoting a collaborative, service-focused culture. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes, while staying informed of industry developments and best practices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end delivery of payroll, with direct responsibility for two team members
Oversee monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory obligations
Support annual payroll activities including P11Ds, PSA submissions, and year-end processes
Act as a key liaison across departments to resolve payroll-related queries effectively and professionally
Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to gather feedback and enhance service delivery
Provide day-to-day support, training, and guidance to payroll staff to encourage professional growth
Ensure data integrity through the review and validation of payroll calculations, deductions, and reconciliations
Stay current with HMRC legislation, pensions, and payroll compliance requirements
Work closely with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure smooth data flow and reporting accuracy
Contribute to ongoing payroll system enhancements and support testing of upgrades and new features

Person Specification:

Proven experience managing payroll within a large, complex organisation
Strong leadership skills with a track record of supervising and developing payroll teams
In-depth knowledge of statutory payroll regulations, auto-enrolment pensions, and HMRC compliance
Practical experience working with both in-house and outsourced payroll functions
Sound understanding of payroll and HR system integrations and cross-functional processes

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Work Location:

Hybrid – Office and Home Working

Benefits:

Competitive bonus scheme
Private medical healthcare
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Access to a comprehensive discounts platform (including savings at major retailers, gym membership offers, and cycle-to-work scheme)

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.