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Payroll Manager

Salary

£28.00-33.00 , per hour , inc benefits

Location

Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary, Full time

Sector

Accountancy & finance

Job ref

X3-1278879

Job posted

Posted 18 hours ago

Payroll Manager – 6 months temporary cover

Near Chippenham | Hybrid working

Reed Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well‑established UK organisation in the search for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their Finance function on a 6‑month temporary contract.

The Role:

The Payroll Manager will take full responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of monthly payroll and pension activities across multiple UK rail subsidiaries. The position is hands‑on and requires strong technical payroll and pensions knowledge, alongside the ability to manage an outsourced payroll provider (ADP) and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • End‑to‑end management and validation of monthly payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple sites and contract types
  • Day‑to‑day management of the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accuracy, compliance and service levels
  • Processing and reconciliation of payroll data, working closely with HR to validate all payroll inputs
  • Full responsibility for the company pension scheme, including auto‑enrolment and regulatory compliance
  • Liaison with pension trustees, actuaries and third‑party providers
  • Production and maintenance of payroll reporting, including overtime and payroll reconciliations
  • Monitoring and implementing payroll, pension and legislative changes
  • Supporting continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven payroll management experience, ideally processing monthly payrolls for 500+ employees across multiple sites
  • Strong pensions knowledge, including auto‑enrolment
  • Experience using large‑scale payroll systems (ADP highly desirable) and interfacing with ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external providers
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and sound understanding of HR and payroll compliance
  • Accounting knowledge would be advantageous but not essential

Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified or equivalent practical experience
  • CIPP qualification (or working towards) is advantageous

What’s on Offer:

  • 6‑month temporary cover
  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to step into a senior, high‑impact payroll role within a complex organisation
  • Exposure to specialist pension and stakeholder management activity

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