Payroll Project manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Payroll Project Manager to oversee critical payroll projects primarily in a remote capacity. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with payroll regulations and lead ADP Payroll adoption projects. You will utilize your strong project management and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll projects within private equity-backed organizations.
• Extensive experience with ADP Payroll adoption projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the re-planning and turnaround of critical payroll projects.
• Ensure all payroll processes comply with relevant regulations.
• Design and implement new payroll systems to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Project management excellence

Strategic thinking

Leadership abilities

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Continuous improvement

Education

Relevant certifications such as PMP or CPP

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Job Description

Role: Payroll Project Manager

Contract length: 6-month contract outside IR35

Day rate: £550-£600 per day

Workstyle: Predominantly Remote

Location: London

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the re-planning and turnaround of critical payroll projects while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and designing innovative payroll systems. This role requires expertise in managing payroll projects within fast-paced, private equity-backed environments, as well as hands-on experience with ADP Payroll adoption projects. If you possess strategic thinking, project management excellence, and strong leadership abilities, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the re-planning and turnaround of critical payroll projects.
• Ensure all payroll processes comply with relevant regulations.
• Design and implement new payroll systems to enhance efficiency.
• Lead ADP Payroll adoption projects successfully.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Implement change management strategies to facilitate project success.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in managing payroll projects within private equity-backed organizations.
• Extensive experience with ADP Payroll adoption projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Excellent risk management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication ability.
• Experience in change management and resource management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) are advantageous.