Payroll Manager

Gre delivers safe, efficient and reliable fuel solutions to customers across road, aviation and marine sectors. As an international transportation fuel supplier, we combine traditional and renewable energy solutions to support our customers through the energy transition.

Final date to receive applications: 23 January 2026

Department: Finance

Location: Manchester Office

We’re looking for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to join the business on an initial 12‑month fixed term contract
, providing end‑to‑end ownership of payroll operations across the Group during a period of transformation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring continuity, accuracy, and strong governance across multiple payrolls while the business undertakes a significant Workday implementation. You’ll be a confident, detail‑focused payroll professional who is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, outsourced providers, and complex payroll processes in a fast‑moving environment.

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end payroll cycle, from data input through to final approval and posting, for multiple payrolls
• Act as the primary point of contact with ADP, ensuring service levels, accuracy, and timelines are
• Manage payroll calendars, cut‑offs, and critical dependencies across payrolls
• Oversee payroll controls, review checks, and approval processes to ensure robust governance.

• Work closely with the Group HR Director and local HR stakeholders to ensure payroll inputs (e.g. starters, leavers, changes, bonuses, benefits) are accurate and complete
• Liaise with Finance colleagues to align payroll outcomes with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with external advisors and providers as required (e.g. payroll tax specialists).

• Ensure accurate accounting for payroll costs, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Support the accounting and reporting of payroll‑related provisions, including taxes, bonuses, and other employee‑related liabilities
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for payroll‑related accounts
• Support internal and external audit requests related to payroll and employee costs.

• Oversee payroll tax compliance across relevant jurisdictions, with external support where required
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings and payments
• Monitor changes in payroll‑related legislation and assess impact on payroll processes and reporting.

• Oversee processes associated with benefits reporting, ensuring correct payroll treatment and accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with HR and external providers to ensure benefits data is correctly reflected in payroll and financial records.

• Support analysis and forecasting of payroll and employee‑related costs
• Provide payroll‑related insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
• Respond to ad‑hoc payroll, cost, and employee‑related queries from Finance and HR stakeholders.

• Proven experience in a payroll management or senior payroll role, ideally within a multi‑entity or group environment
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, controls, and reconciliations
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers (e.g. ADP or similar)
• Good knowledge of payroll tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Finance, HR, and external providers
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and process management skills.

• Experience supporting payroll cost forecasting and budgeting
• Exposure to multi‑country payroll environments
• Experience in interim or transformation‑focused roles.

• Highly organised and process‑driven
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach.

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual…