Payroll Project Manager

Summary: The Payroll Project Manager role involves leading a payroll transformation project for a leading Yorkshire business over a minimum term of 9 months. The position requires oversight of payroll activities, process improvements, and stakeholder reporting, with a hybrid working arrangement based in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage both internal and external communications while ensuring compliance with legislation. This interim role demands strong multitasking abilities and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide payroll transformation project through to completion, adhering to budget and timeline.
• Oversee all payroll activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with in-country legislation.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement processes to boost productivity and efficacy of the project.
• Conduct internal and external reporting to key stakeholders, sharing findings and progress of the project.
• Collaborate with payroll vendors and assist with system implementation.

Key Skills:

• Experience in payroll implementation, having completed at least one full project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and engage with peer groups effectively.
• Strong multitasking skills, managing tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both external and internal.

Salary (Rate): £60,000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other