Payroll Process Improvement Manager

Meraki Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to drive efficiency and innovation in payroll operations. In this role, you will lead process improvements and ensure compliance with payroll regulations while working closely with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with payroll systems. This unique opportunity offers a chance to influence payroll delivery within a dynamic organisation.

Qualifications

• Success in leading payroll process improvement projects in a large organisation.
• Strong ability to analyze payroll data and manage compliance.
• Experience with UK payroll legislation and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements across UK payrolls.
• Analyze payroll data for compliance with regulations.
• Partner with teams to implement sustainable payroll solutions.
• Optimize payroll system functionality to reduce errors.
• Engage stakeholders to promote a culture of improvement.

Skills

Payroll process improvement

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Seeking an experienced Payroll Manager on a 12 month fixed term. Interested in joining a leading UK bank as a Payroll Manager , where your sole focus will be driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across payroll operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of payroll delivery and embed a culture of continuous improvement across a large, complex organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic process improvement initiatives across UK and Crown Dependency payrolls, identifying and resolving inefficiencies.
• Analyse payroll data to ensure compliance with regulations, including National Minimum Wage requirements.
• Partner with Payroll SMEs and Change teams to design and implement sustainable solutions that enhance operational excellence and reduce compliance risks.
• Optimise system functionality within their payroll system improving workflows and minimising the potential for errors or duplicate payments.
• Influence senior stakeholders and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the payroll function.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated success leading payroll process improvement projects in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret payroll data and identify risks.
• Practical experience working with Workday and ServiceNow systems is highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a proven ability to drive change.
• In-depth understanding of UK payroll legislation, compliance, and policy frameworks.