Interim Payroll & Reward Manager

Interim Payroll & Reward Manager

Location: London
Time Type: Part time
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave from October 2026
Work Arrangement: Hybrid working based in London office on Arthur Street with flexibility for four or five-day working patterns

Role Overview

We're looking for an interim Payroll & Reward Manager to take the lead in effectively managing the full payroll lifecycle, including the third party payroll provider, accounting, pensions and benefits across our operations and corporate business areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical people function, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately, supported effectively and receive a market-leading benefits experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full pay lifecycle and manage the annual salary and bonus reviews
• Ensure all pay and benefits activities are delivered accurately and comply with current legislation and tax requirements
• Act as the trusted subject matter expert for payroll, pensions and reward, providing advice and guidance on policies and practices
• Maintain a fair, compliant and equitable approach to pay and benefits across the organisation
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting to support the wider HR team, Finance, and key stakeholders in Senior Management and Board meetings
• Contribute to the development of automated employee and manager services related to payroll and benefits
• Work collaboratively with other departments to provide an effective and efficient service
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience managing payroll within a large/complex operational organisation
• Experience using HR systems such as Workday, SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work confidently with payroll and reward data
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and employee benefits
• Experience managing third-party payroll providers and service delivery
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service and continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 29 days holiday
• Excellent transport links from Cannon Street, Monument, Bank and London Bridge stations

Please note in your application whether you are seeking a four or five-day working week.