Payroll Manager

Cherry Professional • Cossington, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, United Kingdom • Posted June 03, 2026

Location Cossington, Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 03, 2026
Payroll Manager (Interim / Contract)
Vacancy: Payroll Manager

Location: Leicester le7
Duration: 2–3 months (potential to extend)
Start: ASAP  
Pay: DOE
 
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a well-established Leicester-based business with the appointment of an interim Payroll Manager / Payroll Controller to cover a leave of absence. This is an end-to-end weekly payroll role, using a time & attendance system, with the added opportunity to review and improve payroll processes during the assignment.
Key Responsibilities

Run the end-to-end weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
Manage payroll inputs from the time & attendance system
Maintain strong controls around payroll data, compliance, and audit trail
Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries and stakeholder communication
Identify opportunities for process improvement and make practical recommendations to the Finance Director
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