Michael Page Finance
Payroll Manager
Payroll Manager at Michael Page Finance, based in Manchester, North West England, paying £80,000 - £90,000 per annum. This is a contract role with remote working.
- Pay
- £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Remote
- Location
- Manchester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
About 111% above the going rate for payroll
Reference 57545876
About the role
As the Payroll Manager within facilities management industry, you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll operations in ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is essential in maintaining smooth financial processes and supporting the organisation's key accounting and finance functions.
Client Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global facilities management business based in Luxury offices in Manchester due to a new project being signed off as well as an internal restructure. This company are a market leader in their sector and are a highly sought after organisation to work for.
Description
The Payroll Manager role is initially a 6-9 Month Contract role and ideally will be based 2-3 days in the Manchester office in Manchester, however there could be the opportunity for more flex and remote working. Reporting to the Head of Finance key duties will include
- Support with the roll out and implementation of a new Payroll System
- Oversee and manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and internal policies.
- Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance and resolving any queries.
- Collaborate with the accounting and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll data.
- Prepare and review payroll reports to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Profile
In order to apply for the role you should:
- Be an experienced Senior Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll
- Must have workday system experience
- Have systems migration/implementation experience
- Have experience of Payroll reporting
- Ideally have experience of implemeting systems
- Be able to consider a 6-9 month contract
- Be able to commute to Manchester office site 2 days per week
Job Offer
Opportunity for Hybrid or remote working
Opportunity to join highly sought after organisation
Reference: 57545876 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Michael Page Finance
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