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    Payroll Manager

    Accounting
    Michael Page
    Manchester, Didsbury
    Contract
    Competitive
    Remote

    Job Description

    As the Payroll Manager within facilities management industry, you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll operations in ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is essential in maintaining smooth financial processes and supporting the organisation's key accounting and finance functions.

    Client Details

    An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global facilities management business based in Luxury offices in Didsbury South Manchester due to a new project being signed off as well as an internal restructure. This company are a market leader in their sector and are a highly sought after organisation to work for.

    Description

    The Payroll Manager role is initially a 6-9 Month Contract role and ideally will be based 2-3 days in the Didsbury office in Manchester, however there could be the opportunity for more flex and remote working. Reporting to the Head of Finance key duties will include

    • Support with the roll out and implementation of a new workday Payroll System

    • Oversee and manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

    • Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and internal policies.

    • Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance and resolving any queries.

    • Collaborate with the accounting and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll data.

    • Prepare and review payroll reports to support financial planning and decision-making.

    • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.

    • Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders.

    • Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

    Profile

    In order to apply for the role you should:

    • Be an experienced Senior Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll

    • Have systems migration/implementation experience

    • Have experience of Payroll reporting

    • Ideally have experience of workday system (not essentail)

    • Be able to consider a 6-9 month contract Job Offer

    Opportunity for Hybrid or remote working

    Opportunity to join highly sought after organisation

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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