Payroll Project Lead
hace 13 días
London
Payroll Transformation Projects 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Vacancy Central London Hybrid working Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Project Lead to join their busy team on a 2-year FTC basis. Duties include; • Lead and develop the Payroll Analytics Team, • Manage multiple concurrent payroll projects using the organisation's Agile Working framework., • Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives focused on payroll digitisation, process efficiency, and systems improvement., • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones., • Act as the primary escalation point for all project-related issues., • Coordinate resource planning, capacity management, and task allocation across project teams., • Ensure all project activities, risks, KPIs, and deliverables are monitored and managed effectively., • Oversee system configuration and user acceptance testing (UAT), including scenario creation and documentation., • Build, analyse, and present management reports to support decision-making and highlight key insights., • Identify process and policy updates required to support improvements., • Produce high-quality documentation including process maps, workflow diagrams, and functional specifications., • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, audit requirements, and data protection (GDPR)., • Strong, up-to-date payroll technical knowledge (statutory payments, tax, RTI, pensions, GL)., • Experience managing a large team in a fast-paced environment., • Proven experience configuring HR/Payroll systems., • Experience of system testing (patches, functional testing, scenario-based testing)., • Skilled in report writing and data analysis., • Experience with process mapping and documenting workflows., • Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex issues into clear, simple messages., • Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and build productive relationships., • Proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused approach., • Excellent time management and ability to meet competing deadlines. 4779333