Payroll Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by idpp
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: A global managed service provider is seeking a Payroll Transformation Consultant to support a major Payroll Transformation Programme for their end client in South Manchester. The role involves providing consultancy-level expertise across various workstreams, including data management, training, and the design of a future-ready payroll operating model. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll operations and transformation, with the ability to lead and influence stakeholders. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence weekly, with an initial contract length of 3-6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clarifying ownership and defining roles across the payroll ecosystem.
- Developing a framework for knowledge sharing and upskilling across teams.
- Supporting the design of a streamlined, future-ready payroll operating model.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to identify pain points, propose solutions, and guide the team through to resolution.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in payroll operations and transformation.
- Experience working on payroll process improvement or system implementation projects.
- Ability to lead and influence stakeholders across different disciplines.
- Comfortable working independently and driving outcomes.
- Availability to work hybrid in South Manchester (on-site presence required weekly).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Payroll Transformation Consultant - Hybrid (South Manchester) - Outside IR35
Location: Hybrid - South Manchester
Contract Length: 3-6 months initially
Engagement: Outside IR35
Day Rate: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP
Overview: A global managed service provider is seeking a Payroll transformation expert to work on a project for their end client in South Manchester. The end client is kicking off a major Payroll Transformation Programme and they're seeking an experienced Payroll Process Expert to join them on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in reshaping their payroll function for the future.
Role Purpose: You will provide consultancy-level expertise to support and shape several core workstreams within the programme. These include:
Data: Understanding end-to-end payroll data flows (inputs, outputs), identifying issues, and advising on best practice.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Clarifying ownership and defining roles across the payroll ecosystem.
- Training and Knowledge: Developing a framework for knowledge sharing and upskilling across teams.
- Target Operating Model: Supporting the design of a streamlined, future-ready payroll operating model.
You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to identify pain points, propose solutions, and guide the team through to resolution.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong background in payroll operations and transformation
- Experience working on payroll process improvement or system implementation projects
- Ability to lead and influence stakeholders across different disciplines
- Comfortable working independently and driving outcomes
- Availability to work hybrid in South Manchester (on-site presence required weekly)
Interested? If you're a hands-on payroll expert with a passion for transformation and are available for an initial 3-6 month contract (with flexibility for part-time working), we'd love to hear from you.