Payroll Lead
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24 to £27 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | City of London, EC2V 6DN |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Location: London / Remote working
Rate: £24-27 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
Contract: Temporary Assignment 2 - 3 months
⏰ Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced Payroll Manager available immediately and looking for your next challenge?
We are seeking a highly capable Payroll Manager to join an organisation on a temporary basis to take full ownership of the payroll function. This is a standalone role, ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll independently and ensuring an accurate and timely payroll service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete end-to-end payroll process for all employees.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in line with statutory requirements.
- Calculate and process salaries, overtime, deductions, statutory payments and pensions.
- Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
- Administer pension contributions and liaise with pension providers.
- Submit RTI reports and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation.
- Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end processes.
- Manage year-end payroll activities including P60s and statutory returns.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and process improvements.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Professional in a sole capacity.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pensions.
- Experience managing payroll autonomously with minimal supervision.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confident using payroll systems and Excel - vlookups and pivot tables.
- Available to start immediately
What's on Offer?
✅ Immediate start opportunity
✅ Flexible working arrangements - Remote working
✅ Opportunity to make an immediate impact
✅ Competitive rate of pay
✅ Varied and hands-on payroll management role
If you are an experienced Payroll professional looking for your next temporary assignment, available immediately and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Sarah Bonner at Hays for a confidential discussion.
No sponsorship available for this post
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