Interim Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced Payroll professional fully skilled in payroll management and system implementation?

RedGreen Partners are looking for an Interim Payroll Manager to play a key role in shaping colleague experience, engagement and retention through best‑in‑class payroll operations and reward strategies. Operating within a flexible hybrid working model, you’ll own payroll and benefits ensuring accuracy, compliance and competitive reward practices across the business.

The contract is expected to last 6 - 12 months and will be based in the North West.

The Role

The Interim Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end‑to‑end payroll operation whilst also being instrumental in the procurement and implementation of new HRIS for the Organisation. You’ll combine technical expertise with strong leadership and commercial insight to ensure our people are paid accurately, rewarded fairly and supported brilliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, statutory requirements and company policies
• Maintain a strong control and monitoring environment, including reconciliations and audits
• Manage year‑end processes including P11Ds, P60s and statutory reporting
• Lead the implementation and development of new People Services systems
• Design, implement and manage competitive reward and benefits strategies aligned to business goals and market trends
• Conduct regular pay and benefits benchmarking
• Develop incentive and bonus schemes that drive performance and engagement
• Produce detailed pay modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis for annual and statutory reviews
• Own supplier relationships for insurance and benefits providers
• Lead and develop a small Payroll team
• Build positive, open and collaborative working relationships across the business

About You

We're looking to attract a proven Payroll Manager with experience in a fast‑paced environment. Alongside this you'll have:

• Confidence in communication, able to translate complex payroll matters for senior stakeholders
• Highly capable in new payroll and HRIS implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service‑led mindset
• A natural leader, experienced in managing and developing high‑performing teams
• Advanced IT skills and experience using multiple payroll systems

Salary: £50k - £60k plus a range of benefits

If you’re passionate about payroll excellence, fair reward and making a meaningful impact then don’t hesitate to apply to this contract role today.