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Interim Payroll Manager - 3 Month ContractLocation: City of London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract: 3 Months (Potential for Perm)
Day Rate: £200 - £280 per day
We are partnering with a fast-paced, high-growth business to recruit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously and taking full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function.
Supporting a SME workforce you will be the sole Payroll Manager, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory and audit requirements.
Key Responsibilities*Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 900 employees.
*Take full ownership of payroll operations, working independently with minimal supervision.
*Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in line with UK legislation and company policies.
*Support internal and external audit requirements, providing payroll documentation and reconciliations as required.
*Maintain payroll records and resolve complex payroll queries efficiently.
*Produce payroll reports using Excel and support finance with payroll-related reconciliations.
*Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
*Assist with payroll administration and other ad hoc administrative duties as required.
About You*Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls.
*Previous experience supporting payroll audits and ensuring compliance.
*Comfortable working as the sole payroll professional and taking ownership of the function.
*Hands-on approach with the flexibility to support administrative tasks when required.
*Strong Excel skills.
*Experience using Deel is highly desirable.


This role would suit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager who can quickly embed into a busy organisation, work independently, and ensure payroll continues to run smoothly during a period of transition.