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Senior Payroll Administrator Full Time

at Manchester United Manchester in Manchester (Published at 21-12-2023)


Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Old Trafford


At Manchester United our aim is to Win the United Way – and the quality of our behind-the scenes team sets us apart from the competition.


Our people are as committed to the success of the company as the players are to winning trophies. We offer a unique and exciting working environment, excellent training, with recognition and rewards for the part each individual plays. Sounding good so far?


The Purpose:

To offer assistance across the entire Payroll Team, guiding and mentoring junior team members. To ensure the precision of the salary payment system while consistently enhancing and optimizing processes


The Role:


  • To assist with modernising our ways of working and deliver a smooth transition for any potential changes.

  • Continuous assessment of process improvements. Review, improve and clearly document payroll-related control processes by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions.

  • Processing UK payrolls, ensuring all fixed and variable data is correct, changes are actioned in the agreed time periods, calculations are actioned following appropriate checks and employees are correctly paid and on time.

  • Recording and processing of statutory payments – SSP/SMP/SPP/SAP/ShPP

  • To ensure all payroll deductions, including taxes are processed accurately and paid over to the relevant third parties according to meet legal deadlines.

  • Providing data for Office of National Statistics.

  • Support relevant year end activities including issuing of P60 forms to employees.

  • Support with maintenance of pension schemes within the UK to ensure all payments are calculated correctly and are paid on time each month to the relevant pension scheme providers. Including all pension related administration, audits, data quality reports, refunds, and contribution monitoring.

  • Compliance with Auto Enrolment legislation, ensuring that employees have been assessed correctly and in line with the Pension Regulators rules. Audit all UK employees each month for auto-enrolment compliance, check opt-outs are processed correctly within payroll and generate worker status reports each month.

  • Support with P11D processes.

  • Respond to payroll-related queries from employees at all levels, the wider business, Finance Team and third parties including HMRC, local authorities in respect of DEO’s and pension scheme providers.

  • Maintain holiday pay module in payroll system, produce monthly reporting and import holiday data each month to generate payments.

  • Regular auditing of documentation to ensure compliance and governance and respond to internal and external audits on all payroll matters, providing data, process information and answering queries as required.

  • To support and mentor junior team members whilst maintaining an accurate salary payment system and continuing to improve on processes.

  • Monitor and maintain the shared Payroll mailbox. Respond effectively to correspondence received from employees and third parties.

  • Actively check and reconcile any HMRC submissions such as RTI, PAYE payments including the review of incoming EDI uploads.

  • While some training will be provided, we expect the suitable candidate to have a high level of integrity, professional attitude, be a self-starter, dynamic with good interpersonal skills.

  • To play an active part as a member of the Payroll team contributing to the overall aims of the department and provide support within the whole Payroll Team on ad-hoc basis.

  • To maintain good working relationships with all colleagues and specifically with other members of the Payroll team, HR Department, Operational Management and Supervision, and employees in general with regard to matters concerning pay.

  • Always ensure confidentiality and adhere to the Company’s policy in respect of Data Protection Compliance.


The Person:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and to an advanced level

  • Adaptable systems experience

  • Ability to multitask

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Able to work as part of a team.

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

  • Ability to work to multiple critical and high impact deadlines throughout the month.

  • Strong knowledge of tax legislation & wage laws.

  • Ability to understand payroll rules, tax legislation, pension legislation, ability to resolve any queries or issues that occur in these areas.

  • Ability to manage end to end payroll processes and reconciliations.

  • Able to complete manual calculations and starter and leaver calculations.

  • Ability to adapt to various software with an understanding of system configuration.

  • Demonstrate time management, administration, and prioritisation skills with diligence.

  • Skills to create various reporting requirements.

  • Awareness of NMW responsibilities and GDPR.


Application Information:
If you would like to join the team and be part of our mission, to win the United way, please submit your application Wednesday 03rd January 2023.

Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however, please consider that we receive a high volume of applications, and this may not always possible.


We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.


Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.

Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.

Manchester United is committed to working with and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request; we are here to help.


It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles. Your personal data will be processed on MU’s behalf by Morson.


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