Job description
Interim Payroll Manager - 6-Month Contract | Excellent Hertfordshire Business | Competitive Day Rate
We're partnering with an outstanding, forward-thinking organisation based in Hertfordshire to recruit an Interim Payroll Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business during a key period of growth and transformation.
As the interim Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process across multiple UK & international sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless experience for employees. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you'll also play a key role in reviewing processes and driving continuous improvement within the payroll function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee multisite payrolls (weekly and monthly) for a large employee base
* Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions
* Liaise with internal stakeholders and external providers
* Support audits, reconciliations, and reporting
* Lead or contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
* Provide strong leadership and guidance to the payroll team
Experience Required:
* Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls in a fast-paced and multi-entity environment
* Ideally some international payroll exposure
* Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
* Excellent attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Confident using major payroll systems and Excel
Contract Details:
* Duration: 6 months minimum (potential to extend)
* Location: Hertfordshire (hybrid working available)
* Day Rate: Highly competitive, depending on experience
If you're a hands-on payroll leader with a track record of delivering excellence in demanding environments, we'd love to hear from you.