Payroll Manager

Lanes Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater solutions provider in Leeds is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function across multiple entities. Responsible for accurate payroll delivery, compliance, and process improvements. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of payroll management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary around £50,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development

Flexible working options

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple payrolls across complex organisations.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a payroll team.
• Experience in acquisitions and TUPE transfers.
• Experience in HRIS system implementations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end‑to‑end delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities.
• Overseeing payroll compliance and continuous process improvement.
• Analysing FPS submissions and reconciling data back to HMRC.
• Leading and supporting a team of Payroll Seniors and Advisors.

Skills

Managing multiple payrolls across complex organisations

Leadership and mentoring skills

Using payroll systems (IRIS Cascade usage desirable)

Forensic approach to auditing calculations

Managing salary sacrifice and taxable benefit schemes

Education

CIPP Level 4 qualification

Tools

IRIS Cascade

Job description

Payroll Manager

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for leading the payroll function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires strong technical expertise and the ability to drive process improvements while maintaining compliance.

Location: On‑site, Leeds, LS12 6AB

Salary: Around £50,000

Responsibilities – but not limited to

• Managing the end‑to‑end delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities, providing cover for the team when required.
• Overseeing payroll compliance, statutory reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Analysing FPS submissions and reconciling data back to HMRC.
• Applying knowledge of IR35 legislation and conducting status determinations.
• Leading and supporting a team of Payroll Seniors and Advisors, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing.
• Supporting integration projects, system developments, and business change initiatives.

Experience and qualifications required for the role

• Proven experience managing multiple payrolls across complex organisations.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a payroll team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confident in using multiple payroll systems (IRIS Cascade experience highly desirable).
• Experience in acquisitions and TUPE transfers.
• Forensic approach to auditing calculations and processes.
• Proficient in managing salary sacrifice and taxable benefit schemes.
• Experience in HRIS system implementations is desirable.
• CIPP Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum requirement.

Why join Lanes Group

• Be a key player in shaping the future of the UK’s leading drainage and infrastructure services business.
• Work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment with the backing of a strong national brand.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high‑impact strategic initiatives.
• Flexible working options and career progression pathways.

What you’ll get in return

In joining the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual’s unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.