Payroll & Systems Lead

Is your forte Payroll and Systems?

My client is looking for a Payroll & Systems Lead. This role combines hands-on payroll delivery with responsibility for co-ordinating a significant payroll transformation programme. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to establish robust processes, support effective change management and ensure a successful transition. Payroll processing and delivery across the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain remain core responsibilities throughout the implementation.

Key accountabilities:

• Payroll Transformation - Play a leading role in the implementation across payroll, HR, time and attendance and scheduling. Co-ordinate project activities. Gather and translate business requirements into practical solutions that support payroll centralisation and process improvement
• Payroll Operations - Co-ordinate payroll operations across the UK and multiple European countries, working with local payroll providers. Day-to-day support, guidance and workload coordination for 2 Payroll Co-ordinators. Prepare reconciliations, reporting and supporting documentation. Key point of contact for payroll providers.

What they are looking for:

• Experience of co-ordinating payroll activities across multiple countries
• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll knowledge
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, controls, reconciliations and payroll
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Confident working with data
• Strong stakeholder management

In return they offer a salary of circa £50k plus bonus, private health and hybrid working.

For more information, please send your cv to [email protected]