Assistant Payroll Manager Location: Northamptonshire Hybrid: 2 days in office per week, 3 at home Contract: Permanent Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + bonus & benefits A leading UK-based business is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Payroll Manager to join its growing internal payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established payroll professional to step into a leadership role and make a real impact within a large and dynamic organisation. You’ll support the management of payroll operations for thousands of employees, working closely with an outsourced provider, and overseeing a small in-house team. If you're passionate about driving continuous improvement, team development, and delivering outstanding payroll service – this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of in-house payroll services, overseeing monthly payroll and year-end processes (e.g. P11Ds, PSA) Line manage two payroll team members, supporting their training, development, and performance Act as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and the external payroll vendor to ensure timely issue resolution and service quality Maintain up-to-date payroll governance by contributing to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring service levels are met Identify opportunities for improving vendor service delivery, payroll accuracy, and system/process efficiency ...