Job description
Interim Payroll Manager (ADP) - Teddington - up to £300 per day - 3 Month Contract
The Role
An experienced Payroll Manager is required on an interim basis to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for a business based in Teddington. This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running on ADP following a system migration, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery while providing cover/support through a period of transition. Ideal for an immediately available or short-notice payroll professional comfortable working autonomously from day one.
Key Responsibilities
• Process end-to-end monthly payroll using ADP for the full employee population
• Manage starters, leavers, salary changes, and benefits amendments
• Ensure full compliance with PAYE, NIC, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.)
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to submission
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure accurate data flow into payroll
• Produce month-end payroll reporting and journals for the finance team
• Support year-end payroll processes (P60s, P11Ds if applicable)
• Identify and flag any process improvements or risk areas during the assignment
Candidate Requirements
Essential
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or senior Payroll Specialist
• Strong hands-on experience running payroll through ADP
• Solid working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Immediately available or on a short notice period
• Confident working independently in a standalone or lean payroll function
• Comfortable managing full payroll cycle without close supervision
Desirable
• Experience covering a business during a transition, system change, or interim gap
• CIPP qualification (or working towards)
• Experience with pension providers and auto-enrolment processes
Interim Payroll Manager (ADP) - Teddington - up to £300 per day - 3 Month Contract