Group Payroll Manager in Derby

Our Derby-based client is looking for a hands on Group Payroll Manager to join them as soon as possible on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. This is a pivotal role in leading the transition of four separate in-house payrolls onto one unified system (SAGE) and supporting the move from salaried to hourly-paid staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a high-level, strategic view of payroll operations while still staying close enough to the detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of payrolls from four companies within the group into one SAGE payroll system
• Manage the transition from salaried to hourly pay structures
• Oversee and support the Payroll Administrator, who handles much of the data input
• Take ownership of payroll queries, pension administration, reporting, and liaison with managers across the business
• Work closely with finance on payroll-related duties and ensure compliance with legislation
• Happy to assist with inputting of payroll data when volumes rise

About You:

• Strong experience in payroll management, ideally with multi-site or group structures
• Confident in SAGE payroll systems
• Skilled in managing change and process improvement
• Able to take a helicopter view of operations while ensuring the detail is right
• Excellent communicator who can work collaboratively across departments

Benefits and hours:

• Competitive salary up to £47,000 (DOE)
• Working hours of 8:30 am until 4:30 pm (30 minutes for lunch)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key transitional period for the business
• Supportive working environment in a well-established Derby-based company