Payroll ManagerLocation: Colchester (Hybrid - onsite 3 days per week) Length: 6 monthsIR35 Status: InsideReady to take ownership of UK payroll for a major international business? We''re looking for a sharp, detail-driven Payroll Specialist who loves accuracy, thrives under pressure and enjoys being the "go-to" expert everyone trusts.About the RoleYou''ll be the engine behind smooth, compliant and timely UK payroll operations. Working closely with our external payroll provider and internal teams, you''ll keep everything running like clockwork - from monthly checks to HMRC submissions - all while strengthening processes and protecting sensitive data.What You''ll Be DoingRunning monthly payroll checks and ensuring every detail is spot-onManaging salary payments and third-party payments with precisionOwning month-end reporting - journals, reconciliations, KPIs and moreProducing payroll analysis and approval packs for senior leadershipBeing the first point of contact for HR, Finance and managersKeeping payroll processes accurate, documented and continuously improvingLeading year-end tasks including P11D and Class 1A submissionsSupporting employees with payroll, tax, NI, pension and benefit queriesStaying ahead of payroll legislation and advising the businessEnsuring full GDPR compliance and flagging risks before they become issuesYou''ll Excel Here If You Have 5+ years'' payroll experience in a complex organisationDeep expertise in UK payroll legislation and best practiceStrong Ex