Payroll Project Lead

Payoll Project Lead

Payroll Project Lead
12-18 month FTC
Central London
Hybrid working
£55-62k per annum

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Project Lead to join their busy team on a contract basis
Duties include;

• Lead and manage multiple payroll transformation projects, including digitisation, system improvements, and process optimisation
• Oversee and develop the Analytics Team, ensuring effective delivery and performance
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables using Agile methodology
• Act as the main escalation point, resolving project issues and ensuring successful outcomes
• Support system configuration, testing (UAT), and implementation of payroll solutions
• Produce reporting, analysis, and documentation (process maps, workflows, specifications) to support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR, and audit requirements
• Engage and communicate with key stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external partners

You will have;

• Extensive payroll expertise with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI, statutory payments, and pensions
• Proven project leadership experience delivering payroll transformation, system upgrades, and process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
• Skilled in payroll system configuration, testing (UAT), and implementation
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence across HR, Finance, IT, and senior leadership
• Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, governance, and risk management
• Confident communicator, able to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Proactive, innovative, and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong understanding of GDPR, data protection, and audit compliance

If you have all of the above, can commit to a long term contract and be available immediately to interview and start a new role, then please apply now.