Job type
TemporaryLocation
LeedsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Fixed Term Payroll Manager job until January 2027
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE Location: Mainly Remote (with occasional travel to Leeds circa once per week) Contract Type: Fixed-Term (until January 2027) Employment Type: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A respected organisation in the not-for-profit sector is seeking a proactive and experienced Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function through a period of transformation. This is a hands-on role offering strategic influence, operational ownership, and the opportunity to help shape internal policies and systems.
The Role
You’ll oversee the accurate and timely processing of a single monthly payroll for over 1,800 employees, including seasonal and casual staff, with a net spend exceeding £5 million. Managing three direct reports, you’ll take full ownership of the transition from outsourced services to an in-house model, including the implementation of Dayforce as the new payroll system.
In addition to operational leadership, you’ll play a key role in reviewing and rewriting payroll-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance, clarity, and alignment with best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the payroll team, balancing priorities and resources
- Oversee the implementation of Dayforce payroll system
- Ensure accurate processing of monthly payroll and benefits deductions
- Manage outsourced provider SLAs and in-sourcing operations
- Reconcile payroll, pensions, and benefits transactions
- Prepare year-end returns including P11Ds, P60s, and EOY accounts
- Administer DB and DC pension schemes, including auto-enrolment
- Provide expert advice on payroll legislation, tax, and NI matters
- Support the review and rewriting of payroll-related policies and procedures
- Coach and develop team members to deliver excellent service
- Liaise with HR, insurers, HMRC, and other external stakeholders
- Payroll for 1,800+ employees (plus seasonal/casual workforce
- Managing 3 direct reports
What We’re Looking For
- CIPP membership or equivalent experience
- Experience with payroll system implementation (Dayforce preferred)
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and pension schemes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced Excel and payroll systems skills (SAP and Dayforce desirable)
- Proven ability to lead in a changing environment
- Experience in policy development or review
- Excellent communication across finance and non-finance teams
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