Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to join a well-established organisation based in West Wiltshire. This is a hands-on interim assignment, working 37.5 hours per week, supporting a large and complex payroll function.

• Temporary ongoing
• 37.5 hours per week
• Salary equivalent: £53,000 - £63,000
• Free onsite parking
• West Wiltshire location

The role

You will take full responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of monthly payroll for a workforce of 1,000+ employees, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strong stakeholder communication throughout.

Key responsibilities

• Process and validate monthly payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple contract types
• Identify, review, and validate payroll output reports with extensive data checking to ensure accuracy
• Manage all aspects of the company pension scheme, including auto-enrolment and maintaining up-to-date scheme information
• Liaise with actuaries, Pension Scheme Trustees, and third-party stakeholders
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and new payroll initiatives
• Maintain and enhance payroll reporting, including overtime analysis and payroll reconciliations

About you

• Proven experience managing payroll in a large, complex environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and pensions
• Highly detail-oriented with a rigorous approach to data validation
• Confident liaising with senior stakeholders and external parties
• Able to work onsite 4 days per week

If you're an experienced Payroll Manager available for an interim assignment and enjoy working in a hands-on, high-volume environment, then please call and ask for Thamina.

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