UK Payroll Lead - 6 Month FTCLondon | £100,000 - £120,000
A leading property company is seeking an experienced UK Payroll Lead to join the business on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is a high-profile role responsible for overseeing a large, high-volume payroll function while supporting ongoing transformation and process improvement initiatives across the business.
The successful candidate will have extensive UK payroll leadership experience, a strong understanding of Workday, and a proven track record managing medium to large-sized payroll teams within complex organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the end-to-end UK payroll operation across a large employee population* Managing and mentoring a sizeable payroll team, driving performance and development* Partnering closely with HR, Finance, Reward and external providers to ensure smooth payroll delivery* Supporting and leading payroll transformation projects, including process optimisation and systems improvements* Acting as the key escalation point for complex payroll queries, compliance matters and operational issues* Ensuring payroll controls, governance and statutory compliance are maintained at all times* Driving efficiencies across payroll processes, reporting and reconciliations* Supporting month-end and year-end activities, audits and stakeholder reporting* Working closely with senior leadership to improve payroll service delivery and employee experience* Reviewing existing procedures and implementing best practice across the function
Requirements:
* Strong UK payroll leadership experience within a large, complex organisation* Workday experience is essential* Experience managing medium to large payroll teams* Proven background delivering payroll transformation or change projects* Strong stakeholder management skills across HR and Finance functions* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment* Available at short notice or immediately available preferred
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you have not heard back within 5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
