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Interim Payroll Manager

📍 London£300 - £450 per dayPosted 9 November 2026

Interim Payroll Manager - 3-6 month contract - Hybrid - London - up to £450 per day


Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered again, with a high street retailer, that is looking for an interim Payroll Manager, on a 3-6 month contract basis. The Payroll Manager will have a proven track record of payroll excellence, and robust compliance management, to continuously improve and simplify processes and controls. This role is on a hybrid basis, consisting of 4 days per week, in their central London office.


The Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

  • Oversee end to end payroll processing for UK, consisting of 700 volume, on a monthly basis.
  • Act as the primary contract for all payroll related inquiries
  • Initiate and drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
  • Preparation and posting of payroll journals for the company P&L
  • To work closely with HR and Ops to identify best practice and continuously improve process compliance


Key Skills:

  • Minimum of 5+ years hands on experience of full payroll processing from beginning to end
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Able to work in a complex structure, fast paced environment that constantly evolves and has a can do attitude
  • Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
  • Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.

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Applications close 7 December 2026

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