Role: Payroll Manager Location: Manchester - Hybrid, one day per week in office Job Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 Role Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a high performing HR Operations team within a nationally recognised social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. Working within a complex and large-scale environment, the Payroll Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across a multi-site workforce. This position will combine hands on payroll expertise with team leadership, process improvement and stakeholder management responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and operating as a senior escalation point within a busy payroll function . Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and coach Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service Support the Payroll Manager and take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing in their absence Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution Oversee pension processing activities, including NHS and LGPS...