Interim International Payroll Manager

Location: Remote (UK-based, with collaboration across Europe)

Contract: Interim / Temporary (3 Months)

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Senior Payroll Manager to join a fast-paced finance function within an international organisation. This is a fully remote role, supporting payroll operations across multiple European jurisdictions.

You will act as the primary point of contact for external payroll bureaus, ensuring all employees and contractors are paid accurately and on time each month. Working closely with the Finance Manager and People team, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, strengthening payroll controls, and supporting ongoing system and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely monthly payroll process across multiple European countries via external payroll bureaus
• Act as the main liaison with payroll providers, tax authorities, auditors and pension providers
• Ensure payroll compliance with employment, tax and data protection regulations in each jurisdiction
• Review payroll calculations, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues within tight deadlines
• Maintain payroll data integrity for new starters, leavers, promotions and pay changes
• Ensure benefits, pensions, income tax and statutory deductions are processed correctly
• Support monthly and annual payroll reconciliations and ensure payroll figures are correctly reported
• Maintain and improve payroll documentation, processes and internal controls
• Work closely with Finance and People teams on payroll-related matters and employee changes
• Assist with wider month-end finance and accounting tasks as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior or standalone payroll role
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, income tax, benefits and pensions
• Experience managing payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
• Confident working with payroll bureaus and HRIS platforms (experience with Deel desirable)
• Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Highly organised, methodical and comfortable working to deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Desirable Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Exposure to contractor payments and multiple employment models
• Background in technology, digital or high-growth environments
• Experience using Notion or similar workspace tools

Why Apply?

• Fully remote interim opportunity
• Exposure to international payroll and complex multi-country operations
• Opportunity to make a real impact by improving payroll processes and controls
• Collaborative and forward-thinking finance environment