Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager 12-Month Fixed Term Contract - Temp to Perm £45,000 On site working Immediate Start Preferred

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge? We're working with a large and well-established organisation seeking a Payroll Manager to join their payroll function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical payroll expertise who enjoys improving processes, driving system efficiencies and working within a high-volume environment You will play a key role in ensuring a smooth transition and supporting the payroll operation during an exciting period of change. There is also genuine potential for the position to become permanent.

The Role Reporting into the head of payroll - you'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of an accurate and compliant monthly payroll for circa 15,000 employees.This role is heavily focused on technical payroll knowledge, systems and process improvement rather than people management, although previous supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and supporting the end-to-end payroll process

Ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and adherence to legislation

Working with iTrent and Excel to analyse, reconcile and improve payroll processes

Supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades and enhancements

Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve payroll operations

Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries and escalations

Working closely with internal stakeholders across HR, Finance and Operations

About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

Proven payroll management or senior payroll experience within a high-volume environment

Strong technical payroll knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Experience using iTrent (highly desirable)

Payroll systems implementation or project experience

A proactive, self-starting approach with excellent problem-solving skills

Previous experience supervising or managing at least 1-2 team members

What's on Offer?

Salary of £45,000PA

12-month FTC with strong potential to become permanent

Opportunity to join a sizeable payroll function

Varied role with exposure to systems, projects and process improvement

Immediate interview availability for suitable candidates

Apply today for a confidential chat.