Hybrid Interim Payroll Manager (Multi-Entity)

Focus Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Group is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to take ownership of end-to-end payroll across its group of companies on a fixed-term basis with immediate start. The role is hybrid, based in Shoreham, and involves managing a small payroll team and acting as the payroll expert during the interim period.

You’ll oversee multi-entity payroll (CIPHR predominantly, some Sage), ensure RTI/FPS reporting, liaise with HMRC and pension providers, and address payroll queries from staff and

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll for a multi-entity group
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation (SSP, NMW, statutory payments, NI thresholds)
• Experience with CIPHR and/or Sage payroll software
• Ability to hit the ground running and work independently from day one
• CIPP qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• PE-backed or group/holding company experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end monthly payroll processing across the group, including starters, leavers, variable pay, absence pay and statutory payments
• Owning payroll compliance, statutory reporting (RTI/FPS) and liaison with HMRC and pension providers
• Managing payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Overseeing pension auto-enrolment and deductions for employee benefits
• Providing day-to-day management and support to the payroll team
• Acting as escalation point for payroll queries from staff and managers

Skills

Payroll management

UK payroll compliance

Independent working

Group/multi-entity payroll

Payroll process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

CIPHR

Sage

Job description

Focus Group is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to take ownership of end-to-end payroll across its group of companies on a fixed-term basis with immediate start. The role is hybrid, based in Shoreham, and involves managing a small payroll team and acting as the payroll expert during the interim period.

You’ll oversee multi-entity payroll (CIPHR predominantly, some Sage), ensure RTI/FPS reporting, liaise with HMRC and pension providers, and address payroll queries from staff and