Interim Payroll Manager

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The University of Cambridge has launched transformation programmes across HR and Finance. The HR Transformation Programme aims to transform HR capabilities, processes and ways of working enabled by the replacement of the University's current systems. The Finance Transformation Programme will create a compelling vision for Finance across the University, that enables and supports the organisation. The Payroll Section are responsible for processing pay for over 21,000 individuals each month using the MHR iTrent system, across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls. The Role You will be supporting the Payroll Manager with the day to day running of the existing function whilst the transformation program is undertaken, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met and continued compliance. Resolve complex and routine issues relating to payments. Encourage high levels of service ensuring all work is compliant with required standards and meets strict deadlines. Create annual processing schedules for all payrolls. Liaise with other divisions to advise on correct processing of payments, help resolve issues and promote efficiencies, improvements and good practice. Your Skills You will: Have previous experience of managing a payroll team within a medium/large organisation. Have a proactive approach to issue resolution and an ability to time manage high volume workloads and multiple pay frequencies. Be able to accurately demonstrate manual payroll calculations. Possess in-depth knowledge of statutory regulations including auto enrolment, expenses and benefits and Off-payroll workers. Have a Payroll qualification. The role requires the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality at all times. The University offers an excellent benefit package including: 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays Defined benefits pension schemes Flexible working options Family-friendly initiatives Support for health & mental wellbeing Location The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2026 in the first instance. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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