Interim Payroll Manager

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. They 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, but 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: 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, got the relevant experience and local to Hoddesdon, please apply!