Payroll Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Payroll Manager for a global facilities management client in Manchester. The role is a 6–9 month contract with hybrid/remote options and 2 days per week in the Manchester office.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead payroll operations, support a new payroll system rollout, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency across payroll processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll.
• Experience with payroll system migrations/implementations.
• Proven ability to generate payroll reports for finance planning.
• Ability to work on a 6–9 month contract and travel to Manchester office 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll management

Systems migration

Payroll reporting

Team leadership

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 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 implemeting systems
• 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