Payroll Manager

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 12/06/2026

Job Information

City Chichester

Province West Sussex

Postal Code PO19

Job Description 6-7 month contract role with a local authority
Summary

• This is a 6-7 month contract role with a local authority, designed to lead and support the delivery of an efficient, accurate, and high-quality payroll service during a period of organizational change and system transformation. The position is crucial for maintaining business-as-usual operations while facilitating the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood). The successful candidate will ensure future-ready payroll capability and continuous service improvement.
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services.
  
• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and internal controls.
  
• Deliver high levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
  
• Support the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood).
  
• Contribute to system testing, data validation, and implementation activities.
  
• Ensure payroll processes are optimised and aligned with the new system.
  

Requirements

• Essential Experience Required
  • Significant experience managing payroll in a complex organization.
    
  • Proven experience delivering end-to-end payroll services.
    
  • Experience supporting payroll system implementations or major upgrades.
    
  • Experience delivering service improvements and managing change.
    
• Essential Qualifications Required
  • Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or equivalent experience.