Interim Payroll (PART TIME)

Seeking an interim, part time payroll professional to support during a payroll transformation period (with go live scheduled for Sept. 2026) and moving in house!

Client Details

Our Client

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• Well established organisation, trading for a significant time
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• Based in Berkshire (with offices across Reading, Woodley and more)
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• Collaborative working environment
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• Close-knit team
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Description

Interim Payroll (PART TIME)

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• Provide operational oversight and support for the end-to-end payroll process across two payrolls, of approximately 300 employees.
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• Review and document existing payroll processes, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for simplification.
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• Reduce reliance on highly manual and spreadsheet-driven processes by introducing improved controls and documentation.
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• Support the implementation and successful go-live for September 2026.
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• Work closely with internal stakeholders and system implementation partners to ensure payroll readiness.
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• Manage payroll activities in line with key monthly timelines, including:\n
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  • Payroll reporting cycle (typically 15th-16th of each month).
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  • Monthly pay runs and pay day deadlines (typically 22nd-23rd of each month)
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• Support the transition from an in-house to outsourced payroll operating model, ensuring continuity of service and knowledge transfer.
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• Review current arrangements for P11Ds and benefits administration, supporting the transition to payrolled benefits where appropriate.
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• Oversee pension administration processes, including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) requirements.
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• Liaise with external providers to ensure pension and payroll responsibilities are clearly defined and effectively managed.
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• Identify compliance risks and ensure payroll processes align with HMRC and pension scheme requirements.
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• Provide recommendations for longer-term payroll operating models and process improvements.
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Profile

Interim Payroll (PART TIME)

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• Extensive payroll management or senior payroll administration experience.
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• Proven experience supporting payroll system implementations, migrations, or transformations.
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• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
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• Experience managing payrolls within complex or public-sector related environments.
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• Strong knowledge of pensions, ideally including:\n
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  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
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  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
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• Experience managing payroll through periods of organisational change.
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• Advanced Excel and payroll process improvement skills.
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• Ability to quickly assess and stabilise payroll operations with minimal supervision.
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• ABLE TO ADHERE TO FLEX/PART TIME REQUIREMENTS (typically 2-3 days per week)
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• ROLLING INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
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• CAN COMMUTE TO WOODLEY
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Job Offer

Interim Payroll (PART TIME)

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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Part Time - typically 2-3 days per week
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• Woodley based - 1x day per week minimum in the office
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• Free parking on site
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• Interim rolling contract - minimum 3-4 months
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• Pay: ranging £18-22 per hour depending on exp.
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