Are you looking for the next step in your payroll career?
Do you have previous experience in processing and managing the whole payroll process and payroll team?
Then this may be the job for you!
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager for a well-established client in the Swindon area. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll provision for the organisation and its customers ensuring compliance with the legal and organisational policy requirements.

Start Date: MUST BE ABLE TO START IN JANUARY 2026
Duration: Initial 3-month contract – may lead to a permanent role
Location: Swindon – Hybrid
Duties will include:
*Work in partnership with managers and the customer teams, to ensure all the personal and payroll data is available for inputting or uploading into the system, for the monthly payroll. Manage these actions, so the end-to-end process of data input, verification, filing and reporting, are all made within the appropriate deadlines.
*Manage the accurate processing of monthly timesheets and overtime claims.
*Ensure legal and organisational requirements in respect of IR35 and employment status are met.
*Manage the pay review process.
*Manage month-end and year-end duties relating to payroll close.
*Ensure timely and accurate advice and guidance is provided to customer and stakeholder groups.
*Manage the ongoing development of an effective working relationship with customers and staff.
*Manage the liaison between payroll, human resources, budget holders and other departments to ensure flow and maintenance of employee data is managed effectively and properly recorded.
*Assist Financial Accounts in the reconciliation of balance sheet subjective codes.
*Champion continued development of the payroll team.
*Review and implement improvements to workflows, templates and communication tools to improve payroll related services.
*Ensure process maps and templates remain accurate and up to date.
*Manage the Payroll Manager, train and develop colleagues and work closely with HR on all people matters. Ensure organisational behaviours and values are upheld and promoted and ensure our legal obligations and the expectations set out in our policies are met.
The ideal candidate will have a CIPP qualification (or equivalent) and have experience of payroll development and implementation. Have experience in working in a busy and variable payroll environment, including all technical and legal requirements. You will be a clear and confident communicator at all levels and be driven by success, exceeding deadlines and enjoy a fast-paced working environment. A willingness to further learning through formal training that is provided.
This is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible. If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.