Payroll Manager

Michael Page Finance; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote working

Manchester office-based role

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 6-9 month contract in Manchester. Hybrid/remote options available; you will lead payroll operations, ensure compliance, and drive system migration with Workday.

You will manage a payroll team and collaborate with finance to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Senior payroll management experience in a large organisation.
• Experience with systems migration and Workday is preferred.
• Strong payroll reporting and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes and ensure accuracy.
• Lead payroll team and provide guidance across functions.
• Coordinate with external providers and internal finance teams.
• Support implementation of a new Workday payroll system.
• Produce payroll reports for planning and decision-making.

Skills

Senior Payroll Manager

Payroll management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Payroll reporting

Workday experience

Systems migration

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

Workday

Payroll software

Job description

As the Payroll Manager within facilities management industry, you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll operations in ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is essential in maintaining smooth financial processes and supporting the organisation's key accounting and finance functions.

Client Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global facilities management business based in Luxury offices in Manchester due to a new project being signed off as well as an internal restructure. This company are a market leader in their sector and are a highly sought after organisation to work for.

Description

The Payroll Manager role is initially a 6-9 Month Contract role and ideally will be based 2-3 days in the Manchester office in Manchester, however there could be the opportunity for more flex and remote working. Reporting to the Head of Finance key duties will include

• Support with the roll out and implementation of a new workday Payroll System
• Oversee and manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and internal policies.
• Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance and resolving any queries.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll data.
• Prepare and review payroll reports to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Profile

In order to apply for the role you should:

• Be an experienced Senior Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll
• Have systems migration/implementation experience
• Have experience of Payroll reporting
• Ideally have experience of workday system (not essential)
• Be able to consider a 6-9 month contract
• Be able to commute to Manchester office site 2 days per week

Job Offer

Opportunity for Hybrid or remote working

Opportunity to join highly sought after organisation