Payroll Bureau Manager - Temp in UNITED KINGDOM

Payroll Bureau Manager

3 Month Contract - Day Rate

Fully Remote

We’re seeking a skilled Payroll Bureau Manager to join a growing payroll team within a leading payroll/HR technology business. This is a hands-on role managing a portfolio of client payrolls across multiple pay frequencies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an excellent client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end UK payrolls across varied pay cycles (weekly, fortnightly, monthly).
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the bureau service.
• Collaborate with colleagues across implementation, product, and customer success teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in client payroll delivery, ideally within a bureau or outsourced environment.
• Strong UK payroll knowledge with the ability to manage multiple payrolls simultaneously.
• Experience with complex payrolls and multiple pay frequencies.
• Confident user of Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Strong communicator with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Must be on a notice period of one month or less.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with clients. You’ll join a collaborative team of Payroll Bureau Managers and report directly into the Payroll Director.

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