Payroll Manager

Tate; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a temporary role starting January 2026. You will oversee the monthly payroll, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide guidance to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a CIPP qualification, experience in complex payroll environments, and strong communication skills. This hybrid position offers £26.70 per hour and is based in Swindon. Join us in championing the protection of the nation's historic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex payroll environments, covering technical and legal requirements.
• CIPP qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Clear, confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented with time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll, timesheets, overtime claims, and pay reviews.
• Ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements (including IR35).
• Manage payroll close at month-end and year-end.
• Provide advice and guidance to customers and stakeholders.
• Build relationships across HR, finance, and other departments.
• Drive improvements in workflows, templates, and communication tools.
• Lead, train, and develop the payroll team.

Skills

Complex payroll environments

Technical and legal payroll requirements

Clear, confident communication

Problem-solving

Detail focus

Time management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPP qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

iTrent (or equivalent payroll/HR systems)

Job description

Overview

£26.70 per hour
Monday - Friday (Full Time)
Based in Swindon - Hybrid
Temporary - 3 months

Tate are working with a leading public organisation that champions the protection and celebration of the nation's historic environment. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join on a temporary basis, starting January 2026.

You would be responsible for leading and managing the payroll provision, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service for the organisation and its customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll, timesheets, overtime claims, and pay reviews.
• Ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements (including IR35).
• Manage payroll close at month-end and year-end.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to customers and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across HR, finance, and other departments.
• Drive improvements in workflows, templates, and communication tools.
• Lead, train, and develop the payroll team, upholding organisational values.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in complex payroll environments, covering technical and legal requirements.
• CIPP qualification (or equivalent).
• Skilled in payroll development and implementation.
• Clear, confident communication (verbal and written).
• Strong problem-solving, detail focus, and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with integrated payroll/HR systems (ideally iTrent).

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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