Job Description
OUP has more than 5,000 employees based in around 50 countries. As a key member of the People Services function within the HR team, you will work with local People Services and other HR colleagues to ensure that all payroll processes are completed in accordance with local legislation and OUP terms and conditions, and all our people paid accurately and on time.
As Group Payroll Manager you’ll ensure that colleagues work to agreed processes and standard operating procedures, overseeing monthly and annual tasks required by both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for managing the selection and performance of payroll providers (in conjunction with local stakeholders), seeking to standardize and simplify the payroll landscape. You will also lead on responses to audit points and implement continuous improvement for all aspects of global payroll processes.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee documentation of all monthly global payroll processes, seeking consistency, simplification and compliance
Maintain a schedule of all payroll activities and responsibilities, including documented authorization and segregation of duties
Develop and maintain documentation covering all other payroll tasks such as costings, deductions, tax calculations, audit points, and government required reporting
Coordinate training for colleagues involved in payroll delivery and approvals and support adoption of process changes
Support HR colleagues in the effective management of payroll providers/suppliers
Act as key contact for Payroll-related projects across the organization
In the UK, manage and act as cover for the UK Payroll Team Leader during absences.
This is a twelve month fixed term contract, at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week).
We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.
ABOUT YOU
An experienced Payroll Manager, you’ll have extensive experience of Payroll Systems and HR Information Systems in order to ensure processes are clear and efficient.
Essential:
Solid understanding of the types of legislation relating to payroll processing, and knowledge of monthly and annual payroll processes
Experience engaging and managing external suppliers
Ability to understand processes and deliver continual review and improvement
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise payroll activities
Desirable:
Experience of managing global payroll activities
Experience of implementing payroll systems and transferring people between payrolls and payroll providers
BENEFITS
We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.
We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.
This role comes with the added benefit of a discretionary annual payment.
Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.
QUERIES
Please contact claire.rees@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Division:Group Human Resources
Department:UK HR Operations
Closing Date:20 July 2026
Salary:Dependent on skills and experience
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Part Time
Ref:4753
As Group Payroll Manager you’ll ensure that colleagues work to agreed processes and standard operating procedures, overseeing monthly and annual tasks required by both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for managing the selection and performance of payroll providers (in conjunction with local stakeholders), seeking to standardize and simplify the payroll landscape. You will also lead on responses to audit points and implement continuous improvement for all aspects of global payroll processes.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee documentation of all monthly global payroll processes, seeking consistency, simplification and compliance
Maintain a schedule of all payroll activities and responsibilities, including documented authorization and segregation of duties
Develop and maintain documentation covering all other payroll tasks such as costings, deductions, tax calculations, audit points, and government required reporting
Coordinate training for colleagues involved in payroll delivery and approvals and support adoption of process changes
Support HR colleagues in the effective management of payroll providers/suppliers
Act as key contact for Payroll-related projects across the organization
In the UK, manage and act as cover for the UK Payroll Team Leader during absences.
This is a twelve month fixed term contract, at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week).
We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.
ABOUT YOU
An experienced Payroll Manager, you’ll have extensive experience of Payroll Systems and HR Information Systems in order to ensure processes are clear and efficient.
Essential:
Solid understanding of the types of legislation relating to payroll processing, and knowledge of monthly and annual payroll processes
Experience engaging and managing external suppliers
Ability to understand processes and deliver continual review and improvement
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise payroll activities
Desirable:
Experience of managing global payroll activities
Experience of implementing payroll systems and transferring people between payrolls and payroll providers
BENEFITS
We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.
We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.
This role comes with the added benefit of a discretionary annual payment.
Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.
QUERIES
Please contact claire.rees@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Division:Group Human Resources
Department:UK HR Operations
Closing Date:20 July 2026
Salary:Dependent on skills and experience
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Part Time
Ref:4753
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Group Payroll Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term Contract) position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Oxford offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
