At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for 260 employees and oversee the transition to an outsourced provider.
- Company: Established national building services business with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and hands-on experience in payroll management.
- Other info: Opportunity for practical involvement and career growth in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Lead a crucial project while enhancing your payroll expertise in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll management or migration, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
We're supporting a well-established national building services business that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for an initial six-month contract. This is a hands-on role taking ownership of the monthly payroll for around 260 employees, more than half of whom receive overtime or other variable pay. The current process is detailed and largely manual, so they need someone who genuinely understands payroll and is comfortable getting into the detail.
Alongside running BAU payroll, the big project will be supporting and ultimately owning the move from an in-house payroll to an outsourced provider. You'll see the project through to go-live, check the new provider's output and help ensure the transition is properly embedded before the administrative elements are handed over internally.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Finance, you'll take day-to-day ownership of payroll while managing the transition to the new outsourced model. There are effectively two profiles that could work here. It could suit an experienced Payroll Controller / Payroll Manager who has led an outsourcing or payroll migration before, or a strong Senior Payroll Officer / Payroll Supervisor who can confidently run payroll and has been involved in a migration previously and is ready to step up. Either way, this needs someone practical. There is some general administration attached to the role, so they need someone who is happy to roll their sleeves up and do whatever needs doing rather than being precious about the job description.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the monthly payroll for around 260 employees, including significant volumes of overtime, absence and variable pay.
- Review payroll for accuracy and ensure ongoing compliance with HMRC legislation.
- Complete month-end payroll activities including HMRC submissions, pensions and payroll journals.
Payroll Manager employer: We Do Group Careers
We Do Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leatherhead where you can thrive as a Financial Reporting Manager. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, providing comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary, bonus, pension, and healthcare. Join a talented team dedicated to excellence in financial reporting and enjoy the unique opportunity to lead impactful projects within a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
