Harper Finance
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Feb 15, 2026
Full time
Payroll Manager Temporary Contract - 2-4 months • £40,000-£45,000 (DOE) • Nottingham (hybrid working) • Immediate start We are delighted to be recruiting a detail-orientated and experienced Payroll Manager to join our client who is based in Nottingham. The successful candidate must be available to start work immediately. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing with internal stakeholders and external providers Prepare and validate payroll data (starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, deductions) Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries Administer employee benefits, including enrolments, changes, and leavers Support benefits renewals and enrolment cycles Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records Produce payroll and benefits reports and support audits Ensure compliance with employment, tax, and data protection legislation About You Previous experience in payroll and/or benefits administration Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Experience using HRIS and payroll systems; strong Excel skills Comfortable handling confidential information Experience working with Reward/Compensation teams preferred Multi-country payroll or complex benefits experience advantageous About Harper Recruitment Group Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or send an up-to-date CV. At Harper Recruitment Group, we're always looking to grow our network of talented professionals. We know that brilliant people like you often know others just as exceptional - and we'd love to be introduced! As a thank you, we're offering a Love2shop voucher worth up to £50 for every successful referral. Tamsin Wheatcroft Recruitment is now part of Harper Recruitment Group We're proud to share an exciting milestone at Harper Recruitment: Tamsin Wheatcroft Recruitment is now part of our Group. The Clock Tower, Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom Harper Recruitment Group are members of: