Job Title: Payroll Manager (9–12 Month FTC) Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum Location: Warwick A well-established educational institute is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join them on a 9–12 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy, multi-site payroll function, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-site workforce, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery * Oversee monthly payroll operations, including processing, reconciliation, and reporting * Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HMRC requirements and Teachers’ Pension regulations * Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, providing support to employees and stakeholders * Maintain and optimise payroll systems, with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement * Manage year-end processes, including P60s, P11Ds, and audit support * Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and smooth payroll operations Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll position * Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing within a multi-site environment * Experience using iTrent payroll system is highly desirable * Solid understanding of Teachers’ Pension schemes and associated processes * Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements * Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines * Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Reward recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us