I recently took on a new role as HR Manager (UK) for a tech sector employer with 100+ employees in

the UK and a HQ in NL. Although there was no mention of payroll in the job description, and even at
offer stage, it became clear when I took on the role that I was expected to take on payroll
responsibilities for the UK.

We have two payrolls, one for 2 staff and one for everyone else. Prior to this role, I've never
operated Payroll before and was clear at interview that I had no Payroll experience. I have taken
over from an HR Director who had Payroll experience and ran the Payroll through an outsourced
bureau for a few months.