Interim Payroll Manager
Summary: An experienced Interim Payroll Manager is sought for a Manchester city centre client to oversee payroll operations during a transitional period, initially for six months with potential for extension. The role involves establishing a customer-focused payroll function, implementing a new payroll system, and advising the Head of HR on compensation and benefits. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for managing stakeholder engagement and developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a robust and customer-focused payroll function.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
- Implement effective processes, structure, and routine controls.
- Lead the implementation of a new payroll system.
- Develop a future-focused payroll strategy that supports business growth.
- Provide advisory support to the Head of HR on reward, pay, bonuses, and benefits.
- Drive strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage benefits administration and renewals.
Key Skills:
- Confidence in communication, able to translate complex payroll matters for senior stakeholders.
- Highly capable in new payroll and HRIS implementation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a service-led mindset.
- A natural leader, experienced in managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Advanced IT skills and experience using multiple payroll systems.
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
An experienced Interim Payroll Manager is required for a Manchester city centre client to support through a period of change, initially for 6 months but could be extended.
You will be responsible for establishing a robust and customer-focused payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while implementing effective processes, structure, and routine controls.
A key priority will be leading the implementation of a new payroll system and developing a future-focused payroll strategy that supports business growth.
The role will also provide advisory support to the Head of HR on reward, pay, bonuses and benefits, while driving strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the successful management of benefits administration and renewals.
This role will suit an experienced Payroll Manager/Lead with a proven track record of working in a fast paced/complex payroll department. You'll also have the capability to:
- Confidence in communication, able to translate complex payroll matters for senior stakeholders
- Highly capable in new payroll and HRIS implementation
- Strong interpersonal skills with a service-led mindset
- A natural leader, experienced in managing and developing high-performing teams
- Advanced IT skills and experience using multiple payroll systems
If you're available to commence work immediately/short notice and are passionate about payroll excellence, fair reward and making a meaningful impact then don't hesitate to apply to this contract role today.
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