Payroll Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Chichester is seeking an experienced payroll lead for a 3‑month contract to support a transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood). The role is based at County Hall with a hybrid working model and an umbrella pay rate of £31.13 per hour.

You will deliver a precise payroll service during organisational change, ensure compliance with payroll legislation, and help implement system upgrades while maintaining routine operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing payroll within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to deliver comprehensive payroll services.
• Experience in supporting payroll system implementations or significant upgrades.
• Proven track record in delivering service improvements and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely execution of comprehensive payroll services.
• Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, policies, and internal controls.
• Provide exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.
• Assist in the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood).
• Participate in system testing, data validation, and implementation activities.
• Optimize payroll processes to align with the new system.

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 16/09/2026

Job Information

City Chichester

Province West Sussex

Postal Code PO19

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, offering an umbrella pay rate of £31.13 per hour. The primary objective of this role is to lead and support the delivery of a precise and high-quality payroll service amidst organisational change and system transformation. The position is crucial for maintaining regular operations while aiding the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood). This role ensures the payroll system is future-ready and continuously improved.
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely execution of comprehensive payroll services.
  
• Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, policies, and internal controls.
  
• Provide exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.
  
• Assist in the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood).
  
• Participate in system testing, data validation, and implementation activities.
  
• Optimize payroll processes to align with the new system.
  

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in managing payroll within a complex organisation.
  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive payroll services.
  
• Experience in supporting payroll system implementations or significant upgrades.
  
• Proven track record in delivering service improvements and managing change.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• Location: County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ.
  
• Hybrid work model combining home and office.
  
• Contract end date: 29/01/2027.
  
• Bi-weekly work schedule.