Job Description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Position Overview:
As the Payroll Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Freightliner's Payroll function to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance with relevant legislation, and effective reporting. This role plays a critical part in maintaining employee trust, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting HR and Finance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Payroll ProcessingManage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees. Ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation. Process payroll changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, contractual changes). Process and reconcile BACs schedules. Reconcile and pay 3rd party payments. Reconcile Pension payments.

2. Compliance & ReportingEnsure compliance with statutory regulations including tax codes, pensions, National Insurance, PAYE, and other HMRC requirements (UK-specific). Prepare and submit reports such as P11D, P60, and P45. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including changes to payroll and employment law. Responsible for SOX auditing

3. Systems & ControlsMaintain and improve payroll systems, liaising with software providers where necessary. Implement internal controls to prevent errors and fraud. Ensure secure and confidential handling of payroll data.

4. Employee Support & CommunicationRespond all employee queries. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.

5. Team Management (if applicable)Lead, train, and develop payroll staff. Allocate tasks and ensure accuracy across the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:Proven experience as a Payroll Manager/a senior Payroll role. In-depth knowledge of payroll procedures and systems (e.g., Workday, FreshService, ORS). Strong understanding of payroll legislation and tax regulations. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced Excel skills and data analysis ability. CIPD or CIPP qualification (UK) is highly desirable. A sound knowledge of pension schemes, benefits administration, and salary sacrifice schemes. Proficient use of Excel

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.
In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.