Oracle HCM & Payroll Manager

Akkodis; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in payroll systems is seeking an experienced HCM & Payroll Manager to lead their payroll systems function. You will oversee the performance of the payroll functional team, drive transformation projects, and ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate has strong Oracle HCM experience, leadership skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This role is based in Nottingham, UK, offering a strategic position in a key area of operation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing payroll systems and teams.
• Strong background in delivering payroll transformation programmes.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders on payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HCM & Payroll functional team.
• Drive payroll transformation and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance payroll solutions.

Skills

Extensive functional Oracle HCM & Payroll experience

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Hands‑on Fast Formula experience

Education

CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification

Tools

SQL/reporting tools

Job description

We're working with a highly respected organisation looking to appoint an HCM & Payroll Manager to lead their payroll systems function. This is a key strategic hire and an excellent opportunity for a senior functional specialist with strong leadership capabilities.

The successful candidate will have extensive Oracle HCM & Payroll functional experience, proven experience managing a team, and a strong track record delivering payroll transformation or optimisation programmes. Fast Formula expertise is essential, as you will be responsible for designing and optimising payroll logic to ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HCM & Payroll functional team
• Oversee the strategic direction, optimisation and continuous improvement of Oracle HCM & Payroll systems
• Drive and deliver payroll transformation/change programmes
• Utilise Fast Formula expertise to shape and enhance payroll calculations and logic
• Act as the functional lead for configuration, issue resolution and enhancement delivery
• Advise senior stakeholders on payroll system capabilities and operational best practice
• Ensure full compliance with legislation and audit requirements
• Drive system and process automation to improve payroll efficiency
• Collaborate with IT and technical teams to deliver end-to-end payroll solutions
• Support longer-term system roadmap and business strategy planning

Experience

Essential

• Extensive functional Oracle HCM & Payroll experience
• Proven leadership experience, managing and developing a functional team
• Strong background in delivering payroll programmes or system change projects in a functional capacity
• Deep understanding of payroll operations, legislation and compliance
• Hands‑on Fast Formula experience (mandatory)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to operate strategically whilst remaining hands‑on when required

Desirable

• Experience in complex, multi‑entity business environments
• Involvement in HR transformation or system integration initiatives
• SQL/reporting tool experience
• CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification (beneficial but not essential)

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