Deputy Payroll Manager FTC

# Deputy Payroll Manager FTC Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading social enterprise committed to making a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations team and ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries during this maternity cover period.This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months.This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Manchester office and the rest working from home. About the Role As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will lead and coach the Payroll and Pension Officers to deliver an outstanding service to colleagues across Turning Point. You'll assist the Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payroll processes and act as the senior escalation point for complex queries. This role is key to maintaining compliance, improving processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage and coach the payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services Support the Payroll Manager and process end-to-end payroll in their absence Act as senior escalation point for payroll queries, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on colleagues Oversee pension processing, including NHS and LGPS schemes Develop and monitor SLAs for payroll, reporting monthly and driving improvements Maintain and improve payroll processes and systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery Lead process improvement initiatives and train colleagues on new processes About You Proven leadership experience within a payroll environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends Knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with process improvement initiatives Level 5 CIPP qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous) Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding customer serviceAt Turning Point, we value innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, enhance processes, and make a real impact on the colleague experience.As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career.We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.You will get 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Frequency Annual Job Reference turningp/TP/131/12261 Contract Type Fixed Term Closing Date 03 December, 2025 Job Category Finance and Accounting Business Unit Support Functions Location Manchester / Hybrid, United Kingdom Posted on 19 November, 2025 Contract Details Full-time Working Hours 37 hours per week Spread the word