Strategic Interim Payroll Leader (6-Month Contract)

Cherry Professional; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee and optimize payroll operations during a critical transitional period. This 6-month fixed-term role requires proven experience managing payroll for medium to large organizations and a strong knowledge of payroll legislation. Candidates should possess expertise in payroll systems and excellent analytical skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processing for medium to large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in payroll systems such as SAP, ADP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise payroll operations during a transitional period.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization.

Skills

Payroll processing management

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Expertise in payroll systems

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Cross-functional team coordination

Effective communication

Knowledge of pension schemes

Experience with automation tools

HRIS systems familiarity

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

SAP

ADP

Workday

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee and optimize payroll operations during a critical transitional period. This 6-month fixed-term role requires proven experience managing payroll for medium to large organizations and a strong knowledge of payroll legislation. Candidates should possess expertise in payroll systems and excellent analytical skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on payroll accuracy and efficiency.