Strategic Payroll Partner Lead (Hybrid)

SThree; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance bonus

30 days holiday incl. public holidays

Leave purchase scheme

Caregiver/Dependant leave

Volunteer days

Private healthcare

Healthcare discounts

Company share scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

SThree is seeking an ECM Payroll Business Partner Manager in the United Kingdom to lead payroll partnership activities, drive service performance, and act as a trusted advisor to key business stakeholders. The role operates on a hybrid model with a Monday-Friday shift pattern (13:30-22:00).

The successful candidate will oversee payroll governance, compliance, and continuous improvement, analyse payroll data for insights, and manage relationships with internal and external providers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading payroll functions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and governance in the USA.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll governance, compliance, and operational performance activities.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver an exceptional payroll service.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Analyse payroll data and trends to provide insights and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with internal and external payroll providers.
• Support business change, transformation, and system enhancement projects.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Data analysis

Process improvement

Change management

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

SThree is seeking an ECM Payroll Business Partner Manager in the United Kingdom to lead payroll partnership activities, drive service performance, and act as a trusted advisor to key business stakeholders. The role operates on a hybrid model with a Monday-Friday shift pattern (13:30-22:00).

The successful candidate will oversee payroll governance, compliance, and continuous improvement, analyse payroll data for insights, and manage relationships with internal and external providers.