Payroll Change & Improvement Manager

Payroll Change & Improvement Manager - 9 month contract - London/Scotland - Hybrid - up to £850 per day

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a firm, looking for an experienced Payroll Change & Improvement Manager, on a 9 month contract basis. This role will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, supporting transformation initiatives, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll processes globally. This role is on a hybrid basis, based in their London/ Scotland office.

The Payroll Change & Improvement Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Lead on and support elements of global payroll transformation initiatives, across UK & EMEA entities
• Design and implement improved end-to-end processes, controls, and ways of working
• Manage testing, parallel runs, and change management activities.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and manage stakeholder communications.
• Track progress and demonstrate benefits realisation from change initiatives
• Provide hands-on support to BAU payroll activity during peak periods, complex issues, or resource constraints
• Use operational involvement to inform and prioritise improvement opportunities
• Ensure a strong connection between day-to-day operations and change deliver

Key Skills

• Proven track record delivering payroll transformation across both the UK and EMEA regions.
• Proven track record delivering process improvement or transformation initiatives
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

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