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Payroll Manager
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Payroll Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £60,000
The Opportunity
A fast-growing international technology business is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join on a 12-month maternity cover. You'll take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across a global workforce while supporting ongoing payroll transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end UK payroll for a workforce of approximately 900 employees and contingent workers, alongside multiple international payroll providers.
- Own monthly payroll processing, reconciliations, statutory reporting and year-end activities using Workday.
- Lead payroll compliance, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and payroll tax obligations.
- Deliver a key payroll transformation project to implement new monthly Benefits-in-Kind (P11D) reporting requirements.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers across multiple international locations.
- Drive process improvements, automation and efficiencies across the payroll function.
- Partner closely with Finance, HR and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
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About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has 5+ years' experience managing end-to-end payroll within a medium to large organisation.
- Has strong Workday payroll experience.
- Can confidently work independently and take ownership of a standalone payroll function.
- Has excellent attention to detail and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
- Has experience managing international payroll providers and multiple jurisdictions.
- Is proactive, process improvement focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced business.
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