Payroll Officer

Interim Payroll Manager (3-Month Contract)We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Interim Payroll Manager to join our client''s Finance team on a 3-month contract.This is a specialist role within a fast-paced and demanding environment, requiring an individual with extensive payroll knowledge who can take full ownership of the payroll function, ensure accurate and timely payments, and provide effective leadership to payroll administration staff.About the RoleReporting to the Finance team, you will manage the organisation''s payroll function in its entirety, ensuring that payroll and fee-paid contracts are administered efficiently and accurately in line with contractual obligations and legislative requirements.You will work largely autonomously while maintaining close working relationships with Finance, Human Resources, departmental managers, employees and external agencies.The payroll operation includes:Approximately 400 employees on a standard monthly payrollBetween 600 and 900 part-time employees paid monthly via electronic timesheetsAround 100 fee-paid contracts processed through PAYEAround 200 fee-paid contracts processed via the purchase ledgerYou will also provide line management and support to a Payroll Administrator, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and service standards are maintained.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and process the full end-to-end payroll cycle for all employee groups and fee-paid contractsPrepare, verify and input all payroll-related ..... full job details .....