Payroll Manager

As Payroll Manager, you will lead and continuously enhance UK payroll operations, taking full ownership of the end-to-end payroll lifecycle to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely delivery across all processes. Leveraging your technical expertise and leadership capability, you will drive process optimisation, support system excellence and act as a trusted subject matter expert to HR and Finance stakeholders.

City: Hexham (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6909   Department: HR  

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements, UK tax regulations, Auto Enrolment obligations, and HMRC deadlines.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop Payroll Specialists, maintaining a high-performance culture and supporting professional growth.
• Systems Ownership: Act as Key User for SAP HR Payroll, including Time & Attendance and Employee Self-Service (ESS), ensuring system optimisation and accuracy.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain payroll and pension records, delivering accurate reporting, analysis, and insights to HR and Finance.
• Payroll Accounting & Benefits: Oversee pension administration, payroll-related HR activities, and benefits processing, including payrolled benefits.
• HMRC & Year-End Processes: Manage P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA), and all required submissions in line with regulatory deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular payroll audits and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with HR, Finance, and wider business functions to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and leverage automation.

Essential

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payrolls at a senior level
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements
• Experience with pension administration and Auto Enrolment
• Strong working knowledge of HMRC processes, including P11D and PSA
• Experience with payroll systems (SAP HR Payroll advantageous)
• Advanced numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead or supervise a team
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Exposure to process improvement initiatives or payroll transformation
• Awareness of international payroll considerations (e.g. shadow payrolls)

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive, organised, and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Why Join EGGER?

At EGGER, we are committed to investing in our people and creating a supportive, collaborative working environment. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing HR and Finance function while developing your professional expertise in a respected global organisation.

We Offer

Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way. 

Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• Tailored development and career opportunities.
• Working for a stable, international business operating across 11 countries.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety

Applications close on 28 June 2026

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361