Payroll Consultant

Payroll Consultant

Posted 1 week ago by TieTalent

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester, England, 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 consultant will work closely with stakeholders to identify issues and propose solutions. This position is hybrid and offers an initial contract of 3-6 months, outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide consultancy-level expertise to support core workstreams within the Payroll Transformation Programme.
  • Understand end-to-end payroll data flows, identify issues, and advise on best practices.
  • Clarify ownership and define roles across the payroll ecosystem.
  • Develop a framework for knowledge sharing and upskilling across teams.
  • Support the design of a streamlined, future-ready payroll operating model.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify pain points and propose solutions.

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in payroll operations and transformation.
  • Experience in 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 with 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

Detailed Description From Employer:

About 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 experiencedPayroll Process Expertto 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.

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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