Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

Michael Page; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Payroll Manager in London to oversee day-to-day payroll activity within the Financial Services sector, supporting the Accounting & Finance function on a temporary basis.

You will manage end-to-end payroll across multiple jurisdictions, ensure HMRC compliance, lead system administration (SAP SuccessFactors), and collaborate with HR and Finance to deliver accurate payroll, reporting, and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or similar HRIS payroll modules.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Oversee payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local legislation and statutory requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries and escalations from employees, managers, and stakeholders.
• Lead payroll system administration, enhancements, testing, UAT, and process improvements.
• Manage payroll-related projects, including system implementations and upgrades.
• Ensure payroll controls, governance, and reconciliations are robust and operating effectively.
• Maintain HMRC compliance, pension regulations, statutory payments, and employment legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

As a Payroll Manager in London, you will oversee day-to-day payroll activity within the Financial Services industry, helping the Accounting & Finance function run smoothly. You will keep payroll work organised and accurate throughout this temporary assignment.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Financial Services industry in London.

Description

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Oversee payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local legislation and statutory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries and escalations from employees, managers, and stakeholders.
• Lead payroll system administration, enhancements, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process improvements.
• Manage payroll-related projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure payroll controls, governance, and reconciliations are robust and operating effectively.
• Maintain compliance with HMRC requirements, pension regulations, statutory payments, and relevant employment legislation.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, software vendors, and external advisors.
• Oversee payroll data integrity, ensuring employee records are maintained accurately within payroll systems.
• Support annual salary review and bonus processes, ensuring accurate payroll execution and reporting.
• Prepare and review payroll reports, reconciliations, and management information for Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and employee experience through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth integration between payroll, reward, and people processes.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with data protection requirements and internal governance standards.

Profile

• Recent experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven experience leading Payroll
• Experience implementing and managing HRIS and payroll systems, ideally within complex or international environments.
• Strong understanding of reward, benefits, compensation reviews, and associated governance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering operational transformation, process redesign, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience operating within a regulated, fast-growing, or complex business environment would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Temporary contract.
• Daily pay of 270 to 350, dependent on the level of experience.
• Location: London.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.