Payroll Manager 12 Month Contract Based: Preston Hourly Rate: £27.19 PAYE OR £36.51 umbrella inside IR35 37 Hours per week Hybrid 37 hours per week Overview his is a key leadership role where you will inspire and lead a team of payroll professionals responsible for delivering high-volume, high-value monthly payrolls with accuracy and excellence. You will play a critical role in ensuring outstanding service delivery, driving continuous improvement, and supporting key business and payroll transformation projects. Responsibilities Lead and manage team performance against SLAs and KPIs, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and on time Monitor and analyse quality metrics, providing insight and recommendations Oversee payroll audits and reviews (internal and external) Manage finance reconciliation activities and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items Ensure accurate and timely BACS payments, FPS submissions, and full payroll cycle completion Investigate payroll issues end-to-end, including root cause analysis and preventative actions Support year-end payroll processes and submissions Skills & Experience Extensive payroll experience, ideally within a shared services environment Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and regulatory requirements Experience analysing payroll data to identify issues and drive solutions Familiarity with ResourceLink or similar payroll systems (desirable) Proven ability to manage complex or sensitive situations effectively If you would like to be considered for this role please dont hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information. About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. Theyre experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Youll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.