Interim Payroll Manager

Investigo; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding recruitment agency in Hertfordshire is looking for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end payroll process for a large employee base across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Strong leadership skills and expertise in payroll systems, including international experience, are essential. This role offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally some international payroll exposure.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multisite payrolls for a large employee base.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external providers.

Skills

Payroll management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Interim Payroll Manager - 6-Month Contract | Excellent Hertfordshire Business | Competitive Day Rate

We're partnering with an outstanding, forward-thinking organisation based in Hertfordshire to recruit an Interim Payroll Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business during a key period of growth and transformation.

As the interim Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process across multiple UK & international sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless experience for employees. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you'll also play a key role in reviewing processes and driving continuous improvement within the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multisite payrolls (weekly and monthly) for a large employee base
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Lead or contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the payroll team

Experience Required

• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls in a fast-paced and multi-entity environment
• Ideally some international payroll exposure
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Confident using major payroll systems and Excel

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months minimum (potential to extend)
• Location: Hertfordshire (hybrid working available)
• Day Rate: Highly competitive, depending on experience

If you're a hands-on payroll leader with a track record of delivering excellence in demanding environments, we'd love to hear from you.