Payroll Manager

Wade Macdonald; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Autonomy to shape payroll function

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is working with a well-established organisation in Oxford, recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager to own the end-to-end payroll function and lead transformation initiatives. The role focuses on accurate payroll delivery, driving process improvements and increasing automation.

You will leverage Workday expertise to optimise payroll processes and reporting, collaborating with HR and Finance to deliver governance and continuous improvements across the payroll function.

Qualifications

• Substantial end-to-end payroll experience.
• Strong track record delivering payroll transformation projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Workday and payroll governance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the complete end-to-end payroll cycle.
• Lead payroll transformation and process improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate for efficiency and controls.
• Maximise Workday capabilities across payroll processes and reporting.
• Review procedures and implement more effective ways of working.
• Maintain strong payroll governance, controls and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and stakeholders to deliver improvements.
• Manage payroll-related queries and resolve complex issues.
• Support wider systems, technology and change initiatives affecting payroll.

Skills

Workday

Payroll transformation

Stakeholder engagement

End-to-end payroll

Job description

Payroll Manager - Oxford - £70,000 / £80,000 - Hybrid working

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established organisation with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. The organisation offers a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and play an active role in shaping how the business moves forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function while playing a key role in its ongoing transformation. Alongside ensuring accurate and effective payroll delivery, you will help modernise processes and make greater use of technology.

Duties will include:

• Taking ownership of the complete end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Leading payroll transformation and process improvement projects.
• Identifying opportunities to use automation to improve efficiency and controls.
• Maximising the capabilities of Workday across payroll processes and reporting.
• Reviewing existing procedures and implementing more effective ways of working.
• Maintaining strong payroll governance, controls and compliance.
• Working closely with HR, Finance and other stakeholders to deliver improvements.
• Managing payroll-related queries and resolving complex issues.
• Supporting wider systems, technology and change initiatives affecting payroll.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have substantial end-to-end payroll experience alongside a strong track record of delivering payroll transformation and improvement projects. Excellent knowledge of Workday is essential, combined with the ability to review processes, identify efficiencies and implement positive change. You will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What You Will Receive in Return

Alongside hybrid working, you will have the opportunity to join the organisation at an important time of change, with genuine scope to make an impact. You will be given the autonomy to shape the payroll function, improve processes and contribute to wider transformation projects, while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.