Payroll and Systems Manager

Payroll and Systems ManagerPeople and Culture Hybrid 4-month FTC - Immediate start Payroll is more than payslips. It s trust, accuracy, and systems that quietly work so people can do their best work.We re looking for an experienced Payroll and Systems Manager to take ownership of payroll governance and HR/payroll systems for an organisation of around 350 staff, spanning salaried, hourly, and casual contracts. Payroll is outsourced, but this role is very much hands-on. You ll be the expert voice in the room, the bridge between People and Culture, Finance, and our payroll provider, and the lead on shaping better, smarter systems for the future. This is a full-time role however part-time may be considered for the right candidate.What you ll be doingOwning the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full UK statutory complianceActing as the internal payroll specialist, confidently reviewing calculations, deductions, pensions, and statutory paymentsManaging payroll inputs for variable hours and timesheet-based staffBuilding a strong, effective relationship with our outsourced payroll provider and holding service standards highSpotting risks, fixing inefficiencies, and reducing manual workarounds through better processes and cleaner dataLeading the selection and implementation of a new HR and payroll system, from business case to go-liveActing as system owner post-implementation, ensuring controls, optimisation, and user confidenceProducing meaningful ..... full job details .....