Payroll Manager

Interim Payroll & Employee Payments Lead – Contract Location: London (Hybrid) Contract length: 6 months Rate: £529.54 per day (Umbrella only) IR35: Inside An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Payroll & Employee Payments Lead to support a large public sector organisation during a critical period of payroll and ERP change. This is a senior oversight role focused on governance, assurance, and compliance within an in‑house payroll environment. It is not a payroll processing or data‑entry position. About you Suitable candidates will demonstrate: * Senior experience leading in‑house payroll functions in large organisations * Hands‑on SAP and SuccessFactors payroll experience (essential) * Public sector background with strong governance awareness * Detailed payroll knowledge including HMRC compliance, PSA, and year‑end processes * Experience overseeing complex payroll structures (weekly, four‑weekly, and/or monthly) * Experience supporting ERP or payroll system transitions, including data validation phases The role You will be responsible for maintaining payroll stability, accuracy, and compliance while supporting a live SAP to SuccessFactors transition. The role provides senior leadership, oversight of validation activity, and escalation management during a high‑pressure operational period. Key responsibilities * Provide senior oversight of payroll and employee payments services * Support a structured data validation programme * Ensure statutory, HMRC, and governance compliance * Act as escalation point for payroll risks and issues * Work closely with system implementation partners and internal teams * Maintain quality controls across employee payments How to apply Please apply with your CV, clearly outlining your SAP, SuccessFactors, and public sector payroll leadership experience