Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager PE Backed FinTech Interim – initial 4-6 months Central London – 2-3 days in the office p/w c£400 p/d (outside IR35) I'm partnering with a high-growth FinTech that's looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join on an initial 4–6 month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with payroll, taking ownership of the full process and working across multiple countries and stakeholders. The role: You'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of UK and international payroll, providing critical cover during a period of growth and change. You'll also have the opportunity to improve and document existing processes, work closely with payroll providers and help ensure the wider team has a clear and consistent approach to payroll and benefits. What you'll be doing:

• Managing end-to-end UK payroll
• Supporting international payroll across Europe
• Working with external payroll providers and managing supplier relationships
• Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Handling payroll queries and resolving issues
• Supporting benefits and year-end payroll activity
• Ensuring payroll processes are compliant and well documented
• Reviewing and improving processes where needed
• Working closely with People, Reward and Finance stakeholders What we're looking for:
• Strong, hands-on UK payroll experience
• Workday experience is essential
• International payroll (ideally Europe) highly desirable
• Confident working with payroll data, spreadsheets and multiple systems
• Strong attention to detail and a real focus on payroll accuracy
• Comfortable managing external payroll providers
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills