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Payroll Manager
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE Location: Mainly Remote (with occasional travel to Leeds circa once per week) Contract Type: Fixed-Term (until January 2027) Employment Type: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A respected organisation in the not-for-profit sector is seeking a proactive and experienced Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function through a period of transformation. This is a hands-on role offering strategic influence, operational ownership, and the opportunity to help shape internal policies and systems.
The RoleYou'll oversee the accurate and timely processing of a single monthly payroll for over 1,800 employees, including seasonal and casual staff, with a net spend exceeding £5 million. Managing three direct reports, you'll take full ownership of the transition from outsourced services to an in-house model, including the implementation of Dayforce as the new payroll system.
In addition to operational leadership, you'll play a key role in reviewing and rewriting payroll-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance, clarity, and alignment with best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the payroll team, balancing priorities and resources
Oversee the implementation of Dayforce payroll system
Ensure accurate processing of monthly payroll and benefits deductions
Manage outsourced provider SLAs and in-sourcing operations
Reconcile payroll, pensions, and benefits transactions
Prepare year-end returns including P11Ds, P60s, and EOY accounts
Administer DB and DC pension schemes, including auto-enrolment
Provide expert advice on payroll legislation, tax, and NI matters
Support the review and rewriting of payroll-related policies and procedures
Coach and develop team members to deliver excellent service
Liaise with HR, insurers, HMRC, and other external stakeholders
Payroll for 1,800+ employees (plus seasonal/casual workforce
Managing 3 direct reports
What We're Looking For
CIPP membership or equivalent experience
Experience with payroll system implementation (Dayforce preferred)
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and pension schemes
High attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Excel and payroll systems skills (SAP and Dayforce desirable)
Proven ability to lead in a changing environment
Experience in policy development or review
Excellent communication across finance and non-finance teams
What you need to do now
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