Summary: The Payroll Project Manager will lead payroll implementation projects for clients, focusing on designing, developing, and optimizing payroll systems to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. This role involves managing supplier contracts, establishing performance frameworks, and collaborating with HR and finance teams. The successful candidate will also provide training, resolve payroll issues, and maintain accurate records for audits. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential for delivering projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the turnaround of a critical payroll project.
• Identify and implement quick wins to stabilise operations.
• Define and establish the payroll support model.
• Plan and execute the handover from project to operations.
• Manage supplier contracts and define service level agreements (SLAs).
• Establish a supplier performance framework, including reward and penalty clauses.
• Work closely with HR and finance to understand payroll requirements.
• Ensure payroll projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain compliance with payroll regulations.
• Provide training and support to payroll staff.
• Identify and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Design, test, and implement new payroll systems or system upgrades.
• Create detailed reports on payroll operations and project outcomes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and future reference.

Key Skills:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, private equity-backed business.
• Successfully led multiple ADP Payroll implementation projects.
• Proven experience in payroll project turnaround.
• Strong contract negotiation skills (from inception to handover).
• Strategic thinker who aligns projects with business objectives.
• Expertise in project and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in resource and budget management.
• Ability to manage organisational change and process improvements.
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Agile & Lean methodologies (desirable).
• Experience with Time & Attendance or Onboarding systems (desirable).
• Understanding of HR/People Management systems (desirable).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) qualification (preferred).

Salary (Rate): £550

City: East Midlands

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other