Payroll Manager in London - McGregor Boyall

A leading London financial institution undergoing HR transformation, is hiring a Payroll Manager to lead its UK in-house payroll. The role is key to delivering payroll excellence during a new HR system implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full UK monthly payroll with HMRC/statutory compliance.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex payroll and tax matters.
• Manage year-end filings (P11D, PSA, Form 42).
• Oversee expatriate payroll and liaise with external tax advisers.
• Produce payroll reporting, journals and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong controls and audit readiness.
• Lead and develop the payroll team.
• Drive process improvements and support Workday HR system implementation.
• Represent payroll in cross-functional forums and manage payroll risk escalation.

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership of in-house UK payroll in complex/regulated environments.
• Strong team leadership and people development skills.
• Expertise in UK employment tax and expatriate payroll.
• Deep knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Workday Payroll experience (implementation exposure preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and stakeholder influence.
• Highly organised and effective under pressure.

Working Model

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the London office.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.