Deputy Payroll Manager - Inside IR35

Deputy Payroll Manager

Location: Colchester, Essex OR London Victoria (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Contract: 6 months, Inside IR35

Join a FTSE 100 global leader in events, digital services, and research. As Deputy Payroll Manager for the EMEA region, you'll play a key role in managing payroll operations across 12+ countries and 34 payrolls. Reporting to the EMEA Payroll Operations Manager, you'll ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery while supporting a team of seven.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll processing with external bureaus across EMEA
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and payroll legislation
• Prepare payroll reports, approvals, and reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end reporting (P11D, Class 1A)
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams
• Deputise for the Payroll Operations Manager and support team development

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive payroll experience in complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll regulations and financial controls
• Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Experience with ADP IHCM (preferred)
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Experience of working on EMEA payrolls (desirable but not essential)
• IPPM Qualified (desirable)

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.