[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Crown Holdings jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Crown Holdings · Wantage # Payroll Manager Wantage Full-time Manager or lead HR & Recruiting Listed on Crown Holdings’s official careers site. Posted July 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Crown Holdings’s careers site →](https://crownholdings.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/CrownHoldings/job/Wantage/Payroll-Manager_JR103571) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Crown Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/) / Payroll Manager ## Job description ### Job Description Lead our UK Payroll Function We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the delivery of our UK payroll operation, supporting approximately 1,100 employees across seven manufacturing sites throughout the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a well-established payroll function, leading a team of Payroll Administrators and an Assistant Payroll Manager while ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services. Working closely with HR, Finance, site leadership teams and external providers, you'll act as the payroll expert for the business, driving operational excellence, strengthening controls and leading continuous improvement initiatives across payroll systems and processes. ### What You'll Be Doing Lead the delivery of seven UK payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 1,100 employees. Manage all aspects of end-to-end payroll operations, including pensions, statutory payments, bonuses, salary reviews and year-end activities. Oversee payroll accounting activities, including journals, reconciliations and control accounts. Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and SOX controls. Act as the subject matter expert for payroll across the organisation. Lead payroll audits and manage relationships with auditors, HMRC and external providers. Drive payroll process improvements, system enhancements and automation initiatives. Develop and lead a high-performing payroll team, providing coaching, guidance and support. ### What We're Looking For Essential CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience. Significant experience managing in-house payroll operations within a medium to large organisation. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Experience leading and developing payroll teams. Strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations and audit requirements. Experience working with integrated HR and payroll systems. Proven track record of delivering payroll improvements and change initiatives. Desirable Experience within a manufacturing or multi-site environment. Experience overseeing multiple payrolls across different employee groups or sites. Experience with Cintra software. Personal Qualities We're looking for someone who is: Highly organised and detail focused. A confident leader who enjoys developing teams. Proactive and solutions oriented. Resilient under pressure and able to manage competing priorities. A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across HR, Finance and Operations. Professional, discreet and trusted to handle sensitive information. Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical business function, influence payroll strategy and drive meaningful improvements across systems, processes and service delivery. If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge within a complex, multi-site organisation, we'd love to hear from you. The job description is available on request. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 85 days - Location: Wantage - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Crown Holdings’s careers site →](https://crownholdings.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/CrownHoldings/job/Wantage/Payroll-Manager_JR103571) ## More jobs at Crown Holdings ### [Applications Project Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/jobs/09f7402ea1fac7fa9f1e/) Wantage ### [Materials Engineer – Tooling Materials Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/jobs/af99137945edd612dcd6/) Wantage ### [Executive / Sr. Executive - HR](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/jobs/8d4b5cab39171efe01ec/) Dahej, Gujarāt, India ### [HR Clerk](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/jobs/9005d3a185431b676e4d/) Jeddah ### [HR Payroll Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/jobs/5628385521795baa514c/) Parma ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior SAP HCM Payroll Consultant – French payroll (m/f/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/772476d269d46d9c3300/) Siemens ### [Internship - Payroll](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/1ed059f497699901fa70/) Infineon Technologies · Melaka ### [Payroll Analyst 3-Fin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/dc2061f14cda7dd49840/) Oracle · Romania ### [Payroll Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/aef498166e45bac2b923/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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