Payroll Manager

Posted 18 June 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy & Finance
ReferenceBBBH15338_1781795956

Job description

Payroll Manager (Weekly & Monthly High-Volume)

Step into a senior payroll leadership role where accuracy, control and service resilience are non-negotiable. You'll oversee end-to-end payroll delivery and drive continuous improvement for weekly and monthly payroll operations.

Salary/ Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working from Belfast
  • Chance to lead high-impact payroll delivery with a strong controls focus

About you

  • Significant payroll leadership experience in a high-volume environment
  • Strong technical knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliations, statutory requirements and audit evidence
  • Proven people leadership experience (Team Leaders and operational teams)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and clear communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail, with a root-cause mindset for continuous improvement

Nice to Have Skills

  • Experience supporting payroll transformation or system implementation (testing, cutover, go-live)
  • Experience with public sector or large outsourced/shared services
  • Oracle payroll knowledge (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Payroll)
  • Experience supporting audit activity

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Practical, senior-level payroll knowledge through leadership/specialist experience
  • Desirable: recognised payroll qualification or membership (e.g., CIPP) and continued professional development

Other Requirements

  • Security vetting to CTC level required
  • Must have been resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland for at least 3 years at the point of application

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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