Remote Payroll Manager – UK/EMEA (6–9m FTC)

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

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.