Interim Payroll Manager

If you’re an experienced Payroll Manager available at short
notice and looking for a role that offers both operational
ownership and the opportunity to influence the direction of
payroll delivery then this role is worth a look.

We are working with a premium group business based in
Wellingborough to recruit an interim Payroll Manager, starting as
soon as possible. The business is looking for a seasoned
specialist to step in, run an already stable function, support
through pay review season and work with the wider team on
establishing what good payroll looks like moving forward.

Payroll Manager

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Wellingborough – Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Immediate Start)

Working in close partnership with Finance and HR across the
group, you will take full day-to-day ownership of a well-run
group payroll bureau. The portfolio covers approximately 650
employees across 5 to 6 distinct payrolls spanning the UK&I +1.

While you will have support from finance, you will be the senior
subject matter expert accountable for the end-to-end
cycle—overseeing timely, accurate monthly processing, statutory
returns, P11D submissions, and auto-enrolment reconciliations.
You will also steer the function smoothly through the upcoming
annual pay review cycle.

While this might be a "keep the wheels turning" role initially,
you arrive at a pivotal moment as a long serving, font of payroll
knowledge exits and the business looks to future proof payroll
delivery

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a hands-on, technically proficient Payroll
Manager who has managed a similarly complex payroll portfolio.
You should be comfortable with the operational detail of running
multiple payrolls, but equally brings a curious and consultative
approach to continuous improvement. Strong payroll systems
knowledge (Cascade/Sage/ADP would be hand) alongside advanced
Excel skills will stand you in good stead.