Payroll Manager

AVK-SEG

Payroll Manager delivering payroll operations across the UK and Europe in a hands-on capacity. Ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance for a growing European footprint within a sustainable data centre.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver accurate and timely payroll across the UK and all European payrolls, carrying out pre- and post-payroll checks, reconciliations and variance analysis.
Own payroll calendars, cut-offs and inputs to ensure smooth month-end delivery.
Work closely with external providers, support the bedding-in, optimisation and account management of ADP, including internal audits, validation and issue resolution.
Manage pension schemes, including change processes, reporting, reenrolment and compliance duties.
Act as a trusted partner for payroll queries from colleagues, managers and People Partners, managing our Payroll inbox and consistently responding to all email within 24 hours.
Work closely with Finance on reconciliations, reporting and cost accuracy.
Build strong partnerships with payroll providers, leading retros and addressing or escalating issues as needed.
Ensure payroll processing complies with local statutory, tax and reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
Support internal and external audits, maintaining clear documentation and controls.
Lead on change projects ensuring a smooth transition (payrolled benefits in 2027 is one example you’ll drive at AVK).
Support payroll setup and readiness for new sites and entities, including data mapping, processes and provider coordination.
Help shape payroll processes that can scale as our European operations expand.
Work closely with People and Finance on payroll implications of growth, change and new locations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with running payroll for 300+ employees (with complexities around overtime, on call, fuel card, electric car/healthcare benefits)
European payroll experience
Shadow payroll experience
Good communication skills
good at relationship building

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Flexible / hybrid working options
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Health Care
Bonus Scheme

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingvariance analysisreconciliationspension scheme managementcompliance reportingdata mappingshadow payrollpayrolled benefits managementcost accuracyinternal audits

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingproblem solvingpartnership developmentissue resolutionproject managementcollaborationtime managementcustomer serviceadaptability