Interim Payroll Manager

Overview

Interim Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge and available on short notice? Our client, a leading company in Hertfordshire with a strong presence in the UK and overseas, are seeking an Interim Payroll Manager to join their Hertfordshire site.

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you will lead and manage the payroll function for 1000 employees with a small team to support you. You will ensure accurate and timely processing for all employees across the UK and a small amount in Europe. You'll drive continuous improvement in payroll operations, oversee benefits administration, and manage the small payroll team of 1.5. You'll also play a key role in transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, and process redesign.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for 1000 UK and 25 European employees.
• Lead payroll transformation projects, improving efficiency and compliance.
• Produce accurate payroll records and reports, including statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pensions, NI, and internal policies.
• Oversee benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, and share schemes.
• Provide a responsive payroll query service to employees.
• Supervise, develop, and support the payroll team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all payroll-related information.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing payroll using Sage 50 (or similar payroll software) for salaries, overtime and expenses.
• Significant experience processing UK payroll and administering employee benefits.
• Staff management, albeit a small team, with proven experience managing and driving a team.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, employment law, and tax regulations.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in payroll transformation projects is desirable.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent is a plus.

Why Join

You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, with opportunities to develop professionally while making a real impact on the business. The company offers state-of-the-art facilities and a team-focused culture where your contribution is valued.

Location & Benefits

• Location: Hoddesdon
• Benefits:
• Parking onsite
• Staff restaurant
• Hours of 8:00am-4:30pm with 1 hour lunch break
• Ideally office based, (hybrid considered)
• Pension and holiday pay.

If you're a payroll professional who is immediately available, has the relevant experience, and is local to Hoddesdon, please apply!