Payroll Implementation Manager
| Reference | 268282474 | |||
| Sector | Accountancy Jobs | |||
| Salary | £50000 - £55000 per annum | |||
| Town/City | Redditch | |||
| Locations | Herefordshire, UK, West Midlands | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 17th Sep | |||
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Job Description |
|  Payroll Implementations Manager Contract: FTC (6 Months) - Hybrid Location: Redditch Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Are you an experienced payroll professional with a track record or experience of leading implementation projects? This is a fixed-term opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale HR and payroll transformation programme, ensuring a smooth system implementation and handover. The Role As Payroll Implementations Manager, you will be responsible for configuring, testing, and embedding a new integrated the payroll section of a new HRIS & T&A software, within a manufacturing environment. You will lead on payroll set-up, ensure compliance, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and guide the payroll team through transition. Alongside this, you will document robust processes to create a sustainable framework and reduce single points of failure. Key Responsibilities - Lead payroll configuration and testing, including complex pay rules, allowances, and legacy arrangements. - Manage UAT and parallel runs, identifying issues early and driving solutions. - Develop standard operating procedures and a clear payroll knowledge base. - Coach and upskill the existing payroll team to ensure confidence post-implementation. - Challenge and refine legacy practices, ensuring compliance and efficiency. - Support cultural change by encouraging self-service adoption among managers. About You - Experienced in payroll implementation projects within complex or unionised environments. - Strong background in weekly payroll (high-volume, variable, and shift-based). - Knowledge of integrated HRIS/T&A/Payroll systems (e.g. Dayforce, Workday, SAP). - Confident in pay, pensions, and payroll compliance. - Skilled in process design, documentation, and testing. - Resilient, pragmatic, and able to influence stakeholders in a change-resistant environment. The Details - Fixed-term contract to March 2026. - Hours: Mon–Thurs 07:30–16:30, Fri 07:30–12:30 (early finish). - Two-stage interview process (MS Teams, then onsite). - Pre-employment checks will be required. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of a high-impact implementation project, shaping processes and leaving a lasting legacy. |
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