JGA STUDY · SAVED-TEXT EVIDENCE EXPORT Original answer wording and recorded date preserved. Answer ID: S09-B-claude-r1 Recorded UTC: 2026-10-19T22:10:43.262Z Product: Claude Observation: 1 Collection country: UK Access: Dedicated signed-in / Free Model label: Sonnet 5.5 Medium Mode: Incognito; Manual; default Medium EXACT QUESTION Which recruiters can find a Head of Payroll for a hybrid role in Manchester overseeing UK and European payroll suppliers? We are changing providers and need an experienced permanent leader. FULL SAVED ANSWER Based on what recruiters are advertising, these are the firms most active in senior payroll hiring in Manchester. This comes from a quick market scan, not a ranking or endorsement, and I can’t vouch for their candidate pools or fees. Specialist payroll agencies • The Portfolio Group describes itself as the UK’s longest-established payroll specialist recruiter, covering key payroll roles across the UK and Ireland. It lists a Manchester office (0161 523 5585) and advertises roles involving in-country payroll vendors, which fits your supplier-oversight brief. [flippingbook](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/478805754/54/) • JGA Recruitment calls itself a specialist payroll and HR recruitment agency and has advertised roles managing an outsourced payroll provider across UK and international cycles. [overseasjobs](https://overseasjobs.com/job/details/30281989/hr-payroll-manager) [studentjob](https://studentjob.co.uk/vacancies/5498769-payroll-specialist) Large finance recruiters with Manchester practices • Hays (Manchester office, Piccadilly Plaza) has advertised a hybrid, permanent Senior Head of Payroll role in Manchester. It was listed at around £80,000, with up to 2 days a week remote. It has also placed payroll roles involving implementations, migrations and system reviews, which is relevant to a provider change. [dwp](https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/16962713?lang_code=en) [dwp](https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/15878085?lang_code=en) • Robert Walters has advertised a permanent Head of Payroll role in Manchester City Centre and also recruits for multi-country EMEA payroll roles working with payroll vendors. [robertwalters](https://robertwalters.co.uk/accountancyfinance/jobs/financemanager/1828433-head-of-payroll.html) [robertwalters](https://robertwalters.co.uk/accountancyfinance/jobs/partqualifiedaccountant/1811923-senior-payroll-specialist.html) • Michael Page has advertised a permanent, hybrid Head of Payroll role in Greater Manchester, though that one was public sector. [page](https://manufacturing.page.com/job-detail/head-payroll/ref/jn-022025-6667818) • Investigo has advertised a Manchester Head of Payroll role at £80–90k plus bonus, covering global payroll. [investigo](https://investigo.co.uk/job/head-of-payroll-3) Also worth a call: Oakleaf Partnership, which describes itself as the UK’s largest independent HR recruitment consultancy and has advertised UK and international payroll roles. [personneltoday](https://jobs.personneltoday.com/job/1401663872/senior-payroll-specialist/) Getting the best shortlist • Brief them on the transition. Say you are changing providers. Ask for candidates who have led a payroll vendor migration or tender, not just run steady-state payroll. • Be specific on scope. Name the countries, headcount, whether suppliers are outsourced bureaus or in-country vendors, and your target systems. • Set the salary band early. Advertised senior Manchester roles above ranged from the mid-£50ks in the public sector to £80–90k plus bonus in the private sector. Your band will decide who responds. • Limit it to 2–3 agencies. Run one specialist (Portfolio or JGA) alongside one or two of the larger firms, on clear terms, to avoid duplicate CV submissions. I can draft a role brief or an outreach email to the agencies if you’d like. SOURCES S09-B-claude-r1-C1 | supporting_citation | https://online.flippingbook.com/view/478805754/54/ S09-B-claude-r1-C2 | supporting_citation | https://overseasjobs.com/job/details/30281989/hr-payroll-manager S09-B-claude-r1-C3 | supporting_citation | https://studentjob.co.uk/vacancies/5498769-payroll-specialist S09-B-claude-r1-C4 | supporting_citation | https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/16962713?lang_code=en S09-B-claude-r1-C5 | supporting_citation | https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/15878085?lang_code=en S09-B-claude-r1-C6 | supporting_citation | https://robertwalters.co.uk/accountancyfinance/jobs/financemanager/1828433-head-of-payroll.html S09-B-claude-r1-C7 | supporting_citation | https://robertwalters.co.uk/accountancyfinance/jobs/partqualifiedaccountant/1811923-senior-payroll-specialist.html S09-B-claude-r1-C8 | supporting_citation | https://manufacturing.page.com/job-detail/head-payroll/ref/jn-022025-6667818 S09-B-claude-r1-C9 | supporting_citation | https://investigo.co.uk/job/head-of-payroll-3 S09-B-claude-r1-C10 | supporting_citation | https://jobs.personneltoday.com/job/1401663872/senior-payroll-specialist/