A public sector organisation is seeking aPayroll Managerto support payroll operations on apart-time, 6-month rolling contract. This role offers the opportunity to manage and oversee all aspects of payroll processing within a collaborative finance and HR environment.It's well suited to an experienced payroll professional who is confident working within an outsourced payroll model and ensuring compliance with strict deadlines.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and coordinate payroll via the Paycheck Plus portal .Gather, validate, and prepare payroll data, including starters, leavers, promotions, statutory leave, and pension contributions.Maintain and update monthly payroll files subject to audit.Extract and reconcile payroll reports and ensure accuracy of data.Conduct first-level checks on Gross-to-Net reports and liaise with HR and Finance for review and final approval.Upload pension data to third-party portals.Adhere to payroll cut-off dates and submission deadlines.Support internal and external payroll audits.Assist with onboarding and transition activities related to a new payroll supplier, ensuring continuity and data integrity.Skills & Experience RequiredProven experience in payroll administration or management, ideally within an outsourced payroll model .Strong understanding of statutory and non-statutory pay elements, including pensions, leave, and benefits.Experience with Paycheck Plus or similar payroll systems.Knowledge of transitioning between payroll providers is desirable.Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and ability to handle confidential data.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel .Additional Details3 days per week (pro-rated salary).Hybrid working model2 days in-office, 1 day remote.Must be available during critical payroll periods (e.g. payroll cut-offs, audits).Opportunity to work with a high-profile public sector organisation contributing to a well-governed payroll function.If you're an experienced payroll professional seeking apart-time, hybrid opportunityin thepublic sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to apply with an up to date CV or reach out to Neil, our dedicated consultant in total confidence.Desired Skills and ExperiencePayroll administration and processingOutsourced payroll systems (e.g. Paycheck Plus)Payroll compliance and auditingExcel and data reconciliationAttention to detail and confidentialityRobert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates