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Payroll Manager / People Services Lead Interim / Fixed-Term Opportunity Senior Leadership Role Band 8a We are supporting a large and complex organisation in appointing an experienced Payroll Manager / People Services Lead to take ownership of a critical function during a key period of change. This is a high-impact leadership role, suited to an individual who can quickly establish credibility, stabilise services, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across a multi-layered payroll environment. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the payroll function, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll via outsourced providers. You will act as the strategic lead for payroll operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to improve performance, enhance governance, and shape future service delivery. Key Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery through outsourced service providers Act as the subject matter expert (SME) within a live payroll procurement / re-tender exercise Strengthen internal processes, controls, and governance frameworks Drive improvements in customer service and employee experience Lead system and service enhancements, ensuring effective use of payroll platforms Act as the strategic interface between HR, Finance, and external payroll providers Oversee and manage provider performance, including SLAs and KPIs About You You are a credible and experienced payroll leader with a strong track record of operating in complex environments and delivering improvement at pace. Key Requirements Extensive payroll expertise, including: Complex terms and conditions Pensions administration Statutory regulations (tax, NI, statutory leave, deductions, etc.) Proven experience leading a payroll function, including outsourced provider oversight Strong experience managing SLAs, KPIs, and supplier relationships Demonstrated leadership capability, including team development and performance management through change Experience in stabilising services and driving operational improvement in challenging environments Strong knowledge of payroll systems, data integrity, audit, and financial controls Ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on payroll, compliance, and workforce matters What Will Set You Apart Ability to hit the ground running and deliver quickly A hands-on, detail-focused approach with strong governance and compliance mindset Proven success in service transformation and continuous improvement Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across senior and executive levels The Opportunity This is a high-profile assignment offering significant scope to influence, improve, and shape payroll services within a complex organisation. It will suit a candidate who thrives on challenge, transformation, and delivering measurable outcomes.

HR Specialist (6-Month FTC / Interim) Keele, Staffordshire (Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days home) £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits 6-Month FTC / Interim Opportunity Immediate Start!Looking for a role where you can genuinely shape and influence how a growinginternational HR function operates?We're partnering with a fast-growing, global organisation that has undergonesignificant transformation over the past few years and is now entering anexciting new phase of growth and evolution.As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint an experienced HRSpecialist to lead and develop their People Services function during a keytransitional period for the business and wider HR team.This is far more than a traditional HR operations or shared services role.Alongside leading a small team of People Services Coordinators, you'll workclosely with a newly appointed People Director to assess how the People Servicesfunction can best support the evolving needs of the business globally, reviewingprocesses, structures, systems capability, reporting, service delivery andoverall effectiveness as the organisation continues to scale internationally.It's a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys combining operational HRleadership with problem solving, continuous improvement and building structurewithin a growing environment.You'll act as the operational engine of the HR function, ensuring smoothday-to-day delivery across HR administration, systems, reporting, employeerelations support and compliance, whilst also helping shape "what good lookslike" for the future. Key Responsibilities Leading and developing a People Services team supporting a global workforce Supporting and mentoring a small team of People Services Coordinators Identifying opportunities to improve HR systems, reporting, processes and service delivery Supporting managers with HR advisory and employee relations matters Ensuring HR data integrity, compliance and accurate reporting across international locations Building strong relationships across Talent Acquisition, Payroll & Benefits and wider business stakeholders Supporting the continued evolution and structure of the wider People function What We're Looking For This role would suit a hands-on HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolvingenvironments and enjoys building, improving and shaping functions rather thansimply maintaining established processes.You'll likely bring: Strong HR generalist and HR advisory experience Previous exposure to international or global workforces Experience leading or supervising HR teams Strong HR systems and reporting capability A proactive, solutions-focused mindset A "roll your sleeves up" approach with the ability to balance operational detail and strategic thinkingExperience within growing, changing or international organisations would behighly beneficial.If you enjoy improving functions, creating structure, supporting growth andmaking things happen, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significantimpact over the next 6 months.

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced HR Advisor to join a highly regarded law firm on a 9 month fixed-term contract to cover leave. The role will be working closely within a small team, supporting managers and employees across the business with a wide range of HR matters. This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for a confident HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The organisation is an established and award-winning law firm with an outstanding reputation and they are looking for a candidate who has previous experience working within a generalist HR role in a law firm. Duties include: Assisting with HR data transfer and integration project Supporting HR systems and processes across the business Producing HR metrics and reports to identify trends and support decision making Maintaining accurate HR records and documentation and reports Providing HR advice to managers on employment issues Managing ad hoc employee relation cases as and when required Supporting recruitment activity Onboarding and induction for new employees Assisting with payroll updates and employee queries Contributing to wellbeing, DEIB, and employee engagement initiatives Key Skills CIPD Qualified ideally Previous HR experience within a law firm Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience with HR systems for example iTrent Offer 45k - 50k DOE Hybrid working 9 month fixed term contract If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next interim opportunity within a reputable and growing organisation, then please apply online

Legal Director - Group M&A Location: Hybrid - 3 days in Slough office, 2 from home Rate: Up to 672/day PAYE (agency payroll only) Duration: Day rate contract to Dec 2026 An exceptional interim opportunity for a senior M&A/corporate lawyer to step into a Legal Director role at the group level of a global, FTSE 20-scale business. You'll be part of a high-performing legal function, acting as the lead legal advisor on international acquisitions and divestments. The role partners closely with the Corporate Development team and involves complex cross-border deal activity, senior stakeholder engagement, and managing one Senior Legal Counsel. You'll also be responsible for supervising external counsel and driving legal process improvements. Key requirements: 6+ years' PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction) Experience of working in an FTSE 100 environment Deep corporate/M&A experience from a leading law firm or large in-house legal team Track record of delivering international transactions and restructurings Comfortable operating in matrixed organisations and engaging with C-level stakeholders Experience advising listed businesses and managing external counsel Available to start in the coming weeks This is a hands-on role with strategic visibility. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with commercial pragmatism and leadership capability. Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion