Job Description

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DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a Payroll Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to join our People Service's department based at our Head Office in Doncaster.


As Payroll Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of our 4 weekly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all statutory and contractual pay and benefits obligations. You will manage and support a small team, driving a collaborative and customer focused culture within the Payroll and Benefits function.


This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of three days in the office each week. We are also open to considering candidates seeking part time hours.

What will you be doing?

As Payroll Manager, you will lead and develop the Payroll team, fostering a culture of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. You will ensure the efficient and compliant delivery of all payroll and benefits activities, in line with internal procedures and audit requirements.


You will oversee regular system audits and contribute to the ongoing improvement of payroll processes and tools. Managing relationships with third-party providers, you'll ensure all pay, pensions, and employee benefits are processed accurately and in compliance with tax and regulatory obligations.


A key part of the role includes maintaining robust process documentation, supporting internal financial audits, and ensuring timely submissions of statutory returns such as year-end tax and P11Ds. You'll also be responsible for the accurate processing of pension contributions and other authorised deductions.


In addition, you will support payroll-related projects and broader business initiatives. You'll manage the administration and delivery of employee benefits, including flexible benefits, long service awards and private medical insurance.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a professional who can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering high-quality transactional payroll services and knowledge of best practice payroll processes, including compliance and audit readiness.


Experience in leadership will be beneficial for the position.


We are looking for someone with a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across People Services and broader HR teams, while maintaining a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.


A recognised payroll qualification, such as the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) certification is required.

What matters to you?

Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:


We are offering a salary of between 45,000 - 50,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour per week contract.


This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of three days in the office each week. We are also open to considering candidates seeking part time hours.


25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee


Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution


Free on-site parking


EV charging at selected sites


Health Cash Plan Available


Cycle to work Scheme


Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values


Access to DB Learning world


Annual pay reviews


We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through.


Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content


We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme