Interim Head of Payroll
We're looking for an experienced payroll professional to step into an interim role supporting a busy payroll function within a large multi–site business.
A successful applicant will be overseeing payroll operations for a sizeable employee population across a mix of locations and employee groups, while managing a small team and helping ensure payroll runs smoothly, accurately, and on time.
This role would suit someone hands–on who is comfortable managing day–to–day payroll activity while also supporting process improvements, compliance, and stakeholder queries.
Ideally, you will:
- Have Previous experience managing or leading payroll within a busy environment with strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and payroll processes.
- Good systems knowledge and confidence working with payroll software, strong Excel skills and experience producing payroll reports and analysis.
- Experience with pensions and auto–enrolment requirements.
- Comfortable working in a fast–paced, multi–site organisation, ideally with experience supporting in an interim capacity
In return, you will:
- Have the opportunity to lead a well–established payroll function with exposure to large–scale, multi–site payroll operations.
- Join a supportive and collaborative team environment with a generous hybrid settling and competitive day rate.
- Have the opportunity to influence process improvements and best practice and the involvement in systems improvements and payroll projects
- Have full autonomy and ownership within the role and the potential for contract extension or longer–term opportunities
This role is immediately available, please apply now to avoid disappointment.
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