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We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.\n We currently have an exciting opportunity within Central Functions - our Central Functions are the teams that support our entire business, providing the expertise, systems and services that keep our operations running smoothly. These departments include HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and other specialist support functions, all working together to enable business success.\nWe're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our Transport and Ambient Payroll Shared Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional with strong leadership experience to drive service excellence, lead transformational projects, and ensure payroll operations are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with legislation.\nAs Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering our Payroll Shared Services strategy, supporting continuous improvement, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide an exceptional payroll service.\nLife in this role\nLead, coach and develop the Payroll Shared Services team, creating a high-performing and customer-focused culture.\nSupport the Group Payroll Director in delivering the Payroll Shared Services strategy and operational objectives.\nManage payroll-related projects, including legislative changes, process improvements, and system enhancements.\nOversee payroll operations, ensuring all payroll transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company policies and legal requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, increase efficiency, and standardise processes.\nUtilise SAP, HCM Air and legacy payroll systems to improve data accuracy, reporting and operational effectiveness.\nEnsure compliance with payroll legislation, company policies, and governance requirements.\nDevelop and monitor service delivery KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.\nManage relationships with external payroll and service providers.\nWork closely with HR Directors, HR Business Partners, managers and key stakeholders to support business objectives and deliver an excellent employee experience.\nAct as a subject matter expert on payroll processes, policies and compliance matters.\n We're looking for a confident and proactive payroll leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational excellence.\nEssential Skills & Experience\nExtensive Payroll Shared Services (HRSS) knowledge and experience.\nStrong experience managing payroll, HR and time & attendance systems.\nCIPP Level 5 qualification.\nMinimum 5 years' payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory position.\nExperience managing payroll operations within a high-volume environment.\nStrong leadership, coaching and team development skills.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.\nExperience supporting multiple stakeholders across different legal entities.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.\nHigh levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.\nWhat is in it for you?\nIf you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.\nCompany Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.\n\nPrivate Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.\n\nCompany car or car Allowance - providing additional support and flexibility to help you stay mobile and connected.\n\nSalary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.\n\nWellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.\n\nEye Care Vouchers - free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.\n\nReward & Recognition - we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.\n\nEveryday Discounts - our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.\n\nYou may have seen that we're on an exciting journey as we bring our businesses closer together and build an even stronger future as one team. As part of this transformation, our businesses have united under a single brand: Culina.\nOver time, our well-known legacy brands, including IPS, Stobart, Great Bear, Fowler Welch, Warrens, CML, Stobart Europe, IRF and iForce, will transition to the Culina brand. 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