Charity Horizons are proud to be representing a valued not-for-profit client in the search for a highly experienced Payroll Manager to join their Central Services team on a six-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a mission-driven organisation that values inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working at the heart of a dedicated Shared Services team, you’ll lead a small payroll team, overseeing payroll delivery for the full employee lifecycle.

The Role

As Payroll Manager, you’ll take ownership of delivering a robust and efficient payroll service across the organisation, managing the monthly payroll cycle and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements. You’ll also act as the organisational lead for the HRIS/Payroll system – driving forward system improvements, automation, and greater employee self-service functionality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the payroll service to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Leading a small, high-performing payroll team.
• Ensuring compliance with all payroll legislation and HMRC reporting (including P60s, P11Ds, PSA).
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation and reporting to the Head of Group Shared Services.

The Person

We’re looking for an experienced and technically proficient Payroll Manager who brings strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a solutions-focused mindset.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A deep understanding of PAYE/NIC, statutory payments, and end-to-end payroll processing.
• Experience managing or overseeing payroll for a mid to large organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS/payroll systems.
• Strong people management and communication skills.

CIPP or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential. You should be someone who enjoys leading a team, is comfortable working autonomously, and thrives in a collaborative and values-driven environment.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, providing payroll services that support colleagues across the organisation. You’ll be working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation, inclusivity, and continuous professional development.

If you’re an experienced payroll professional who is looking to step into a meaningful interim role where you can lead and influence, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, get in touch today – interviews are taking place on a rolling basis, and we’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible.