Head of Payroll

Head of Payroll

£35.88 per hour PAYE | £48.99 per hour Umbrella
Location: London / Hybrid 1 day a week onsite
Contract: end Date February 2027 possible extension beyond this

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Payroll to join a large and complex organisation in London on a hybrid basis.

This is a senior payroll leadership role with responsibility for the overall accuracy, compliance and delivery of UK and overseas payroll, alongside leading a team and driving continuous improvement across the payroll function.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Oversee monthly payroll, gross-to-net sign-off, HMRC/statutory submissions and year-end processes
• Manage pension auto-enrolment, payroll deductions, reconciliations and third-party payments
• Ensure robust payroll controls, procedures, audit compliance and exception reporting
• Drive process improvement, efficiency and payroll transformation
• Work closely with HR, Fina...