Interim Payroll Manager

Interim Payroll ManagerSheffield £50k-£60kElevation Recruitment Group is assisting a key client in their search for an Interim Payroll Manager. This role is essential during the transition to finding a permanent hire, with the potential for it to become a temp-to-perm position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the entire payroll process for both weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all monthly compliance requirements are consistently met.
• Lead and mentor a Payroll team, including responsibility for recruitment, training, and development to maintain high performance.
• Manage payroll-related changes and lead the team through transitions smoothly and effectively.
• Continuously review payroll systems, policies, and procedures, identifying and implementing improvements where needed.
• Provide support to internal departments by preparing accurate reports, data, and payroll-related analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies is maintained.

Key Skills and Experience:

• A recognised payroll qualification (CIPP) or significant equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end payroll processes, including complex and high-volume payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of pensions and related processes.
• Expertise in implementing and maintaining best practice payroll processes and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a payroll function effectively.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards and meeting deadlines.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to step into a leadership position and play a crucial role in shaping payroll operations. It also offers the potential for a long-term career with the company.