Payroll Manager

🌟 Payroll Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 🌟

Inspire. Influence. Lead Payroll through Change.

We're looking for an experienced, confident, and inspirational Payroll Manager to step into a pivotal 12-month FTC and lead a highly skilled payroll function during an important period of audit and transition.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise, resilience, and ability to influence stakeholders will truly matter. You'll be the voice of Payroll, working closely with senior leaders while supporting and guiding an experienced team that values credibility and strong leadership.

🔑 About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process for c. 1,200 employees (FT, PT, permanent)
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business
• Build strong relationships and provide confident, clear leadership to the payroll team
• Balance a supportive, people-first approach with the ability to drive standards and improvements
• Be hands-on where required, working closely with the team to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Bring fresh ideas and practical improvements to payroll processes during an audit year

👥 The Team

You'll be managing a small but highly experienced team, including:

• Senior Payroll professional
• Payroll Administrator
• Temporary and internal support during peak periods

This is very much a "lead from the front" role - ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in the detail as well as the bigger picture.

🎯 About You

You'll be:

• An experienced Payroll Manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role
• Confident, influential, and credible when working with senior stakeholders
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing change
• A strong people leader who can "bring the team with you"
• Experienced in complex payrolls including bonuses, pensions, and holiday calculations
• Background in Financial Services is desirable but not essential

🕒 Working Pattern

• Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office / 8 days per month
• Start date: ASAP

🧩 Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values payroll expertise and leadership - perfect for someone who enjoys stepping into a critical role, building trust quickly, and leaving a lasting legacy.