Payroll Manager

On-site in Bridgend·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

ROCKWOOL

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Bridgend
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Holiday: 30 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
Experience of full monthly payroll system processes including balancing and closing the pay period
Knowledge of employee benefits, including company car schemes, and fuel complexities
Experience of payroll system maintenance: user access and security profiles, set-up and maintenance of user defined categories, bulk uploads & back dated pay awards
Knowledge of Auto Enrolment and experience with pension administration
Intermediate level knowledge of Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables etc.)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive Salary
Company Bonus Scheme
30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme (Aviva)
Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
Life Assurance 4x annual salary
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

The role

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Pencoed, South Wales

What you'll do

Reporting to the HR Director, the Manager will responsible for the processing of the full ROCKWOOL UK monthly payrolls (circa. 600 employees), including employees in UK and Ireland, across multiple business entities, ensuring compliance with company procedures and local payroll/tax related regulations.

Monthly processing of salaries, deductions, statutory payments, RTI submissions, e-payslips, and reconciliations for a multi-country operation
Full management, maintenance, configuration, user access control, system integration, and continuous improvement of the payroll platform (Cintra)
Responsibility for annual PSA reviews, P60, TAS, STBV submissions, Form 42, and HMRC compliance across all payroll activities
Processing inbound/outbound assignee pay, benefits, and shadow payroll across multiple jurisdictions
Ensuring ongoing pension compliance, accurate contributions, timely payments to providers, and maintenance of pension records
Line manager of Payroll Coordinator with full responsibility for development, performance, and team compliance
Management of equity event processing and associated tax compliance
Processing taxable benefits through payroll, managing salary sacrifice schemes, and ensuring HMRC compliance
Main point of contact for audits and responsible for maintaining audit procedures and compliance documentation
Proactive identification of compliance risks, support for system upgrades, and collaboration on HR/Payroll projects

About ROCKWOOL

ROCKWOOL is a manufacturer of stone wool insulation made from volcanic rock, describing itself as the leading supplier of fire resilient stone wool insulation with solutions for all major application areas, including technical and OEM. Its products are aimed at safety, comfort and sustainability challenges such as energy consumption, noise pollution and fire resilience.

Its brand portfolio goes beyond insulation: it offers a complete ceiling system combining panels with suspension grid systems and accessories, and manufactures board material used in ventilated constructions for façade cladding, roof detailing, soffits and fascias. The group presents its products as contributing to a circular economy and to the safety, health and wellbeing of those who make and use them.

Industry: Insulation Manufacturing

In their own words

About the company & team

In a fast‑moving world, we all share a responsibility to shape a better future. At ROCKWOOL, we're committed to improving modern life through innovative, sustainable stone wool solutions. Join us and help build a world that works for generations to come.

ROCKWOOL are a global leader in stone wool solutions, transforming volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products since 1937. With over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing sites in more than 40 countries, our mission is to harness the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We actively support 11 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and champion ocean health through partnerships with the One Ocean Foundation and the Denmark SailGP Team.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture, representing 79 nationalities worldwide. At ROCKWOOL, everyone is valued and respected. Our culture - The ROCKWOOL Way - is built on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Interested?
Ready to make a real impact and help improve living conditions for millions worldwide? Click "Apply" above and join us in shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

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