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(FTC) Payroll Manager

Suffolk Temporary £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
Great opportunity within the retail sector to take full payroll ownership of a high performing, large UK outfit. This is initially a fixed term contract with a likelihood of a permanent transition.
  • Take ownership of a large UK payroll function
  • Help the business navigate system change and BAU

About Our Client

Our Client

  • A UK leading organisation, employing more than 10,000 employees domestically
  • Large geographical presence up and down the UK
  • High performing payroll function with deep integration with HR and Finance operations
  • Roots within Suffolk and Cambridgeshire

Job Description

(FTC) Payroll Manager

    • Oversee day to day delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll services
    • Maintain effective payroll processes, controls, and governance to ensure legislative and company compliance.
    • Support the ongoing development and optimisation of payroll systems, processes, and ways of working.
    • Provide expertise and operational support for payroll-related change initiatives, system enhancements, and business projects.
    • Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, promoting service excellence and continuous improvement.
    • Monitor payroll performance, risks, and service metrics, ensuring issues are identified and resolved effectively.
    • Build strong relationships with HR, Finance, Technology teams, external providers, and regulatory bodies to support operational delivery.
    • Support audit, compliance, and regulatory activities, ensuring payroll remains audit-ready and aligned with changing legislation.



The Successful Applicant

(FTC) Payroll ManagerNeed to be within a commutable distance of the office (Suffolk) for 3x days per week in the office

Immediately available or happy to commence an initial FTC term

  • Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, statutory payments, pensions, and compliance obligations.
  • Experience managing payroll within a shared services, outsourced, or high-volume environment.
  • A track record of delivering accurate payroll services while maintaining effective controls, governance, and risk management.
  • Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to develop teams, build capability, and create a positive, customer-focused culture.
  • Experience supporting payroll-related change, including system implementations, process improvements, and business transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, HR, Finance, Technology teams, and external service providers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to improve performance and service delivery.
  • Experience managing audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities.
  • Personal Attributes
  • Collaborative and pragmatic approach to leadership.
  • Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly during critical payroll periods.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Commercially aware, balancing operational excellence with business priorities.
  • Credible and influential communicator, able to build trust at all levels.
  • Proactive, organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment.



What's on Offer

(FTC) Payroll Manager

  • Salary: c. £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Initial 9 month interim term (likelihood of extension / permanent transition)
  • 3x days per week on site (full time position)
  • Free parking on site (Suffolk)
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays



Contact
Omar Sheikh
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7058521
Phone number
+44 118 933 7025

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Retail
Location
Suffolk
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Omar Sheikh
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7025
Job reference
JN-072026-7058521