Interim Payroll Manager – 3 Month Contract

Location: City of London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract: 3 Months (Potential for Perm)
Day Rate: £200 – £280 per day

We are partnering with a fast-paced, high-growth business to recruit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously and taking full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function.

Supporting a SME workforce you will be the sole Payroll Manager, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 900 employees.
• Take full ownership of payroll operations, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in line with UK legislation and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, providing payroll documentation and reconciliations as required.
• Maintain payroll records and resolve complex payroll queries efficiently.
• Produce payroll reports using Excel and support finance with payroll-related reconciliations.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with payroll administration and other ad hoc administrative duties as required.

About You

• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls.
• Previous experience supporting payroll audits and ensuring compliance.
• Comfortable working as the sole payroll professional and taking ownership of the function.
• Hands-on approach with the flexibility to support administrative tasks when required.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using Deel is highly desirable.

This role would suit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager who can quickly embed into a busy organisation, work independently, and ensure payroll continues to run smoothly during a period of transition.