Payroll Manager

Belmont Recruitment; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm located in Worthing is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a temporary contract initially for 3-6 months, with potential for permanent employment. The successful candidate will manage payroll operations and lead a team to deliver efficient services. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance in payroll processes and HR administration. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, ideally with previous experience in payroll management. The position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing payroll and HR services effectively.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of approximately 30 staff.
• Strong skills in addressing complex pay and HR inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily payroll and HR administration services.
• Ensure efficient transaction processing and team support.
• Oversee the development and implementation of services and systems.
• Direct operations and set targets for service delivery.

Skills

Team management

Payroll processes

HR administration

Performance monitoring

Continuous improvement

Job description

Payroll Manager – West Sussex Council

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing West Sussex Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

Position ID: PO191RG (Hybrid – 1 day office based)

Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the provision of payroll and HR administration services to WSCC employees and managers, WSCC schools, and external partners. The role will lead a team of approximately 30 staff to deliver efficient and accurate transactions across all areas of payroll processes and HR administration.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all transactions are processed efficiently, while also ensuring the team is appropriately skilled and supported to address and respond to a range of complex pay, pensions and HR questions and enquiries from WSCC managers, employees, schools, and external customers.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the development, design, and implementation of compliant, efficient, and effective services and systems, and for overseeing the implementation activity to achieve improvements to customer experience. The role will be responsible for performance monitoring and management and for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery.
• The post holder will manage and direct day‑to‑day operations, managing teams to deliver a highly valued service. This will include contributing to the development of teams and its service delivery function, setting targets and planning work, and acting as the overall professional specialist for the area of work, advising and making decisions with a full knowledge and understanding of services and regulations.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up‑to‑date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed). If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch – we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Job Details

• Job Title: Payroll Manager
• Company: Belmont Recruitment
• Location: Worthing, West Sussex
• Posted: –
• Closes: Jan 18th 2026
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

Look forward to speaking with you soon.