Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group supports the search for an experienced Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager. This hands-on role involves overseeing a significant payroll and benefits administration, along with team management. The contract is 3 to 6 months with the potential for permanent placement, ideal for candidates with strong payroll and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex in-house payroll.
• Comfortable with statutory compliance and payroll reconciliation.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll for approximately 950 employees.
• Manage employee benefits and pensioner payrolls.
• Lead a team of four payroll professionals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Payroll Management

Benefits Administration

Statutory Compliance

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

JGA Recruitment Group

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 to 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 this role suits you, please apply online or contact Freddy at JGA for further information.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd (