Payroll Manager

Robert Half are supporting a well-established organisation with the hire of an experienced Payroll Manager on a 6-month temporary basis.

This is a hands-on role overseeing a large, high-volume payroll and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Ownership of end-to-end payroll.

Manage payroll deadlines, validations, and payroll runs (weekly / monthly as applicable)

Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments, and RTI submissions

Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes

Act as main point of contact for payroll queries across the business

Liaise with HR and Finance on starters, leavers, changes, and benefits

Support and, where required, manage payroll colleagues or bureau relationships

Proven experience as a Payroll Manager in a medium to large organisation

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice

Confident managing complex payrolls with large headcounts

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems

Immediate or short notice availability preferred

6-month temporary assignment

Competitive day/hourly rate

Opportunity to step into a critical payroll leadership role

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