Interim Payroll Manager

Interim Payroll Manager – System Transformation Location: Romford (Hybrid, as required) Duration: 3 Months (Interim) Rate: £300–£450 per day (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to join our client, a not for profit organiation on a 3-month contract based in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong system transformation experience to play a key role in supporting payroll operations during a period of change. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure payroll continues to run accurately and compliantly while contributing to payroll system improvements and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support payroll system transformation and process improvement projects. • Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. • Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions, statutory payments, and other regulatory obligations. • Review, improve, and document payroll processes and controls. • Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers where applicable. • Resolve complex payroll queries and provide expert payroll advice. • Identify risks and implement solutions to enhance payroll efficiency and compliance. • Support testing, implementation, and optimisation of payroll systems. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Professional. • Demonstrable experience delivering payroll system transformation or payroll implementation projects. • Extensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll compliance. • Strong end-to-end payroll management experience, ideally within a complex organisation. • Excellent understanding of HMRC regulations, pensions, statutory payments, and payroll best practice. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • The ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced interim assignment. What's on Offer • 3-month interim contract with immediate impact. • Competitive day rate of £300–£450 per day (Umbrella), depending on experience. • Opportunity to lead meaningful payroll transformation work. • Collaborative and supportive working environment. • Based in Romford, with hybrid working available where appropriate. If you're an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong background in payroll transformation, UK payroll compliance, and end-to-end payroll delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this exciting interim opportunity.