Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting a client in finding an Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager for a hybrid role based in Chelmsford. This hands-on leadership position requires overseeing payroll for 950 employees and managing a small team. The contract duration is 3-6 months with the possibility of a permanent position, ideal for candidates with a strong payroll management background and immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex in-house payroll and employee benefits.
• Strong team leadership background leading small to mid-sized teams.
• Immediate availability or maximum 1-week notice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll for approximately 950 employees.
• Manage benefits administration and pensioner payrolls.
• Lead a team of four and report to senior leadership.

Skills

Team Leadership

Payroll Management

Benefits Administration

Statutory Compliance

Reconciliation

Tools

Sage 50

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid: Liverpool (3 days/week)

3–6 month fixed-term contract (FTC), with strong potential to become permanent

Start date: Immediate or within 1 week's notice

We are supporting a client in their search for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager for a short term FTC.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing monthly payroll for approximately 950 employees, including benefits administration, pensioner payrolls, and equity-related processes. The role manages a team of four and reports directly into the senior people leadership team.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing complex in-house payroll and employee benefits
• Strong team leadership background (leading a small to mid-sized team)
• Immediate availability or maximum 1-week notice
• Comfortable managing monthly payrolls, statutory compliance, and reconciliation
• Experience with Sage 50 is beneficial but not essential
• Familiarity with commission-based payroll and equity schemes is advantageous

If you feel like this is the role for you, please apply online or contact Freddy at JGA for further information.

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