Payroll Transformation Lead (Hybrid) – London

Wade Macdonald; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm is seeking a Payroll Business Partner to lead the payroll agenda for around 3,800 employees. This pivotal hybrid role combines hands-on delivery with strategic partnership, focusing on transforming payroll processes and driving automation. The successful candidate will possess substantial experience with high-volume payrolls, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing high-volume payrolls, preferably in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of outsourced payroll.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full end-to-end payroll through an outsourced provider.
• Manage payroll inputs via T&A systems.
• Act as main contact for payroll queries across teams.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with data insights.
• Drive automation to reduce manual processing.
• Oversee benefits administration including pensions.

Skills

Managing high-volume payrolls

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Benefits administration

Systems integration

Job description

A staffing solutions firm is seeking a Payroll Business Partner to lead the payroll agenda for around 3,800 employees. This pivotal hybrid role combines hands-on delivery with strategic partnership, focusing on transforming payroll processes and driving automation. The successful candidate will possess substantial experience with high-volume payrolls, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for professional development.