Job Description
** Payroll Manager – 6-Month FTC – Near Twickenham – Fully Office-Based – £90,000–£100,000 per annum **
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About the Client
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This is a large, operationally focused organisation employing a substantial workforce across a range of shift-based roles. Payroll is a business-critical function, supporting employees who work varied hours, overtime and changing shift patterns within a fast-moving environment.
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The organisation is looking for an experienced payroll professional who can provide stability, support the existing team and ensure the continued delivery of an accurate and reliable weekly payroll service.
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About the Job
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This six-month fixed-term contract is a hands-on payroll management role with responsibility for a weekly payroll of approximately 3,000 employees. You will manage a small team of three and take day-to-day ownership of payroll delivery, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The workforce includes a high volume of shift workers, with variable hours, overtime, starters and leavers, making this a detailed and operationally demanding payroll environment. This is not a strategic transformation role. The priority is to provide strong operational leadership, maintain service continuity and support the team in managing a busy and complex weekly payroll.
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Duties will include
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- Managing the accurate and timely delivery of a weekly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees
- Leading, supporting and allocating work across a payroll team of three
- Overseeing payroll activity for employees working varied shifts, overtime and variable hours
- Managing a high volume of starters, leavers and payroll amendments
- Ensuring payroll data is complete, accurate and processed within strict weekly deadlines
- Reviewing payroll calculations, exceptions and variances before final submission
- Resolving payroll queries promptly and professionally
- Supporting the team during periods of high workload, absence or operational pressure
- Ensuring statutory payments, deductions and payroll legislation are applied correctly
- Completing payroll reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
- Working closely with HR, Finance and operational managers to resolve payroll issues
- Monitoring data quality and addressing discrepancies before they affect payroll
- Maintaining clear payroll procedures and appropriate controls
- Producing regular payroll reports for internal stakeholders
- Ensuring the payroll function remains reliable, responsive and well organised throughout the assignment
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About the Successful Applicant
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You will be an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in managing high-volume, weekly payrolls. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment where employees work shifts, overtime and variable hours, and where there is a regular flow of starters and leavers. Previous experience of managing or supervising a small payroll team is essential. You will be practical, organised and detail-focused, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
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You will also bring strong payroll legislation knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to remain closely involved in the day-to-day processing and delivery of payroll.
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What You Will Receive in Return
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You will receive a salary of £90,000–£100,000 per annum on a six-month fixed-term contract.
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This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant weekly payroll, support an established team and play a central role in maintaining an essential service within a large and busy organisation.
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How to Proceed
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If this super payroll leadership opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 – please call only if you are a skilled payroll leader. You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!
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** Payroll Manager – 6-Month FTC – Near Twickenham – Fully Office-Based – £90,000–£100,000 per annum **
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