Interim Payroll Manager

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# Interim Payroll Manager > Focus Group · Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-08-25 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Operational Finance ## Description ### Interim Payroll Manager **Immediate start** **Hybrid – Shoreham** ### About Focus Group Focus Group is a £300m-revenue, 1,400-person technology services company backed by Hg Capital. Following our $1bn valuation in 2024, we're scaling rapidly and investing in AI to transform how we operate and how we serve our 30,000 SME customers. ### The role We're looking for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to join us on a fixed-term/contract basis while we recruit for a permanent hire. You'll be able to start immediately and hit the ground running, taking ownership of the end-to-end payroll function across our group of companies. This is a hands-on role covering multi-entity payroll (predominantly CIPHR, with some Sage), managing a small payroll team, and acting as the go-to expert for payroll compliance and stakeholder queries during the interim period. ### What you'll be doing - Managing end-to-end monthly payroll processing across the group, including starters, leavers, variable pay, absence pay and statutory payments - Owning payroll compliance, statutory reporting (RTI/FPS) and liaison with HMRC and pension providers - Managing payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies - Overseeing pension auto-enrolment and deductions for employee benefits - Providing day-to-day management and support to the payroll team - Acting as escalation point for payroll queries from staff and managers ### What you'll bring - Proven experience managing payroll for a similar-sized, multi-entity group - Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation (SSP, NMW, statutory payments, NI thresholds) - Experience with CIPHR and/or Sage payroll software - Confidence to pick up an existing payroll function quickly and work independently from day one - CIPP or equivalent qualification (desirable) - PE-backed or group/holding company experience (desirable) ### Why this role A great opportunity for an interim payroll professional to step into a fast-paced, growing business, with the autonomy to make an immediate impact. Hybrid working from our Shoreham office, on a fixed-term contract with a competitive day rate. **Let's connect. Let's grow.** _Available immediately? Apply now._ ## Apply [Apply at Focus Group](https://apply.workable.com/focus-group/j/6F1F1AD744/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)