Payroll Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 6‑9 month FTC. The role involves leading the payroll team, managing end-to-end payroll processes for approximately 500 employees, and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. Candidates should have over 4 years of payroll management experience and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a remote/hybrid work model, with occasional office visits to Manchester.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years hands-on experience of UK & EMEA payroll management.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized and able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 500 employees.
• Oversee and manage stakeholder management.
• Prepare and deliver payroll related financial reporting.

Skills

UK & EMEA payroll management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Payroll Manager - 6-9 month FTC - Remote / Manchester

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be partnered with a professional services company, looking for an experienced Payroll individual, on a 6‑9 month FTC basis. The Payroll Manager will lead and manage the payroll team, whilst responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of end‑to‑end payroll services, including finance reporting, reconciliations, and continuous process improvement, for UK & International entities.

This role is on a remote / hybrid basis consisting of 1‑2 days in their Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end‑to‑end payroll process for approximately 500 employees, across the UK and international locations, ensuring all payments are accurate and processed on time.
• Oversee and manage stakeholder management.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory changes, and compliance requirements in the UK and applicable international jurisdictions.
• Ensure correct tax and NI calculations, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), pension contributions, and other deductions.
• Prepare and deliver payroll related financial reporting in alignment with monthly and year end finance cycles. Complete payroll reconciliations including balance sheet accounts, payroll journals, and variance analysis.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate posting of payroll data and provide insights into cost trends and anomalies.

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 4+ years hands‑on experience of UK & EMEA payroll management
• Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.