Interim Payroll Manager

SRM Recruitment; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager to manage a complex payroll function for over 2,000 employees. This role involves overseeing multiple payroll streams and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large organizations and be comfortable navigating time and attendance complexities. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a significant impact. If you're ready to hit the ground running, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll for large organisations (1,500 headcount).
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process three monthly payrolls with changing variables.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for 2,000 employees.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Staffology payroll software

Managing multiple payroll streams

Time and attendance data integration

Tools

Staffology

Job description

Job Title: Interim Payroll Manager
Location: Hoddesdon (On-site)
Contract Length: Minimum 3 months
Day Rate: £350–£450 per day (inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee and manage a complex payroll function during a critical period. With over 2,000 employees and three separate monthly payrolls (PAYE, Contractors, and Incentive), this role requires a confident and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process three monthly payrolls (PAYE, Contractors, Incentive), each with regularly changing variables.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for 2,000 employees.

• Oversee and resolve complexities related to time and attendance data integration.

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure payroll data is accurate and up-to-date.

• Liaise with HMRC and external stakeholders as needed.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with UK payroll legislation.

• Utilise Staffology payroll software to manage all payroll functions.

• Support existing payroll team members as required.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing payroll for large organisations (1,500 headcount).

• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices.

• Experience running multiple payroll streams simultaneously.

• Comfortable navigating time and attendance complexities.

• Proficiency with Staffology is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.

• Immediate availability or short notice preferred.

This role offers:

• A competitive daily rate (£350–£450 per day,insideIR35)

• The opportunity to work in a complex and rewarding payroll environment

• A supportive and fast-paced workplace where your expertise will make a real impact