Interim Payroll Manager

Interim Payroll Manager

Leeds (Hybrid)
£250–£400 per day (DOE)
Immediate Start Required
3-Month Contract – Potential for Permanent

Elevation Recruitment Group are working on an exclusive basis with a leading business based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to step into a critical interim role, providing immediate operational leadership and driving payroll integration across multiple EMEA countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage overall payroll operations across EMEA
• Lead end-to-end implementation of new country payrolls ensuring smooth integration and transition
• Drive process improvement, automation, and vendor collaboration to enhance payroll efficiency and integration success
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, oversee audits, and maintain accurate payroll records and reporting
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee successful system integrations and service delivery in line with defined SLAs
• Support overseas payroll operations directly, providing oversight and resolving complex issues as needed

Key Skills:

• Experience managing payroll for multiple countries in the UK/EMEA region is preferred
• Payroll certifications such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner).
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in the UK/EMEA region.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Please get in touch for more information!