Oxford
Interim Payroll Manager
ASAP Start
£250 – £450 Per Day DOE
We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to take ownership of end-to-end payroll for a fast-paced organisation.
This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, while also improving processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end payroll process across multiple payrolls.
- Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, deductions, benefits and statutory payments.
- Manage pensions, reconciliations, reporting and year-end activities.
- Act as the payroll subject matter expert for HR, Finance, managers and employees.
- Resolve payroll queries and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data.
Experience Required
- Strong end-to-end UK payroll management experience.
- Variable-hours payroll experience would be advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills, particularly payroll analysis and reconciliation.
- Proven experience improving payroll processes and controls.
- CIPP qualification desirable.
Ideal background: Someone who is hands-on, commercially minded and comfortable taking complete ownership of payroll within a busy operational environment.

