Payroll Transformtion Manager

Payroll Transformation Manager - 12 month FTC - up to £85,000 per annum - London - Hybrid

Oakleaf Partnership are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to driving innovation and excellence. We are seeking a skilled Payroll Transformation Manager to lead this pivotal project, on a 12 month FTC basis. Alongside transformation responsibilities, you will also oversee BAU payroll operations, to ensure seamless continuity during the transition.

The Payroll Transformation Manager will be assisting/overseeing such duties as:

• Drive the payroll transformation project from start to finish, meeting agreed-upon scope, timeline, and budget.
• Oversee the implementation or upgrade of payroll systems, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards.
• Analyse and streamline existing payroll processes to deliver greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and execute a change management strategy, to support smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with the wider teams in HR & Finance, and external vendors to define goals, manage expectations, and resolve challenges.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, for all employees during the transformation period.
• Maintain adherence to all legal, tax, and regulatory requirements within payroll operations.
• Address and resolve payroll related queries, or issues in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and support to the payroll team, ensuring continuity and adherence to high standards of service delivery.
• Identify and implement improvements to BAU payroll operations, even as the transformation progresses.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience leading payroll transformation or system implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and compliance in he UK.
• Experience managing BAU payroll operations alongside project responsibilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively, balancing transformation and operational demands.
• A results-driven, proactive mindset with excellent organisational skills.

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.