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

hiya tech; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Bury is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 12-month interim position to oversee UK payroll functions and lead outsourced provider relationships. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll and drive continuous improvements in the process. This hybrid role requires two days in Warwick and three days remote, making it perfect for leaders eager to make an immediate impact. Competitive pay of £400 per day offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll functions.
• Ability to work with outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of two monthly UK payrolls in partnership with outsourced providers.
• Act as an escalation point for Payroll Advisors and Administrators.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC Tax, NI, pensions, and benefits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll operations.

Skills

Complex payroll expertise

Hands-on management experience

Knowledge of HMRC regulations

Continuous improvement mindset

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.