Payroll Manager / £400 p / day / Hybrid - 2 days / week in Warwick, 3 days remote / 12-month co[...]

hiya tech; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager in Ashton-under-Lyne, UK, to lead and manage the day-to-day payroll functions effectively. This hybrid role offers hands-on leadership opportunities, ensuring accurate payroll management while compliant with UK regulations. The position requires oversight of UK payrolls and a strong focus on continuous improvement in payroll operations. It's a critical interim opportunity, emphasizing immediate impact and compliance during a backfill period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex payroll functions.
• Hands-on leadership in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of two monthly UK payrolls with accuracy.
• Act as an escalation point for payroll-related queries.
• Safeguard compliance with HMRC, Tax, and NI obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement across payroll operations.

Skills

Complex payroll expertise

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

• £400 p / day
• Hybrid - 2 days / week in Warwick, 3 days remote
• 12-month contract

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager with complex payroll expertise and hands‑on experience managing outsourced providers? This is a key interim opportunity to lead the day‑to‑day payroll function.

Your job will be to :

• Oversee delivery of two monthly UK payrolls in partnership with the outsourced provider, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely approvals
• Act as an escalation point for Payroll Advisors and Administrators, providing guidance and ensuring service levels and controls are maintained
• Safeguard compliance with HMRC (RTI, FPS / EPS), Tax, NI, pensions, and benefits while maintaining robust documentation for audits
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across payroll operations

Next steps :

Looking for a hands‑on leadership role where you can make an immediate impact? Apply now to help deliver a timely, accurate, and well‑controlled payroll service during this critical backfill period.