Interim Payroll Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for a 6-month contract in Hertfordshire. This hybrid role involves managing payroll processing, leading transformation initiatives, and ensuring compliance across the UK and Europe. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in payroll functions and familiarity with Sage. Strong communication skills and analytical capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Experience managing UK and EU payroll and benefits.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to create solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees.
• Lead payroll transformation projects and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance and robust internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Experience with Sage

Payroll transformation projects

Innovative solutions

Excellent communication

Tools

Sage

Job description

Interim Payroll Manager – 6 month contract – Hertfordshire – Hybrid – up to £500 p/d

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be partnering with an FMCG company, looking for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager, for a 6 month contract. This role will be responsible for leading and managing the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing across all employees, while ensuring compliance and driving transformation initiatives. This role is on a hybrid basis, based in their Hertfordshire office.

The Interim Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe.
• Lead payroll transformation projects, including system upgrades, automation, and process redesign.
• Provide accurate payroll records and reports including but not limited to P45’s, P60’s, P11D’s and gender pay gap.
• Support audits and ensure robust internal controls are in place.
• Oversee benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, share schemes, executive compensation and other employee offerings.
• Supervise and develop the payroll team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience, processing a UK and EU monthly payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience of Sage is highly desirable.
• Experience of payroll transformation project is desirable.
• Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
• Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.