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Payroll Operations Manager (Interim)
Oxfordshire | Immediate Start Preferred | Hybrid Working (4 Days Onsite) | £350 p/day Inside IR35
We're partnering with a well-established organisation to appoint an experienced Payroll Operations Manager to take ownership of payroll operations and support a programme of process improvement and transformation.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who combines strong operational expertise with a continuous improvement mindset. You'll act as the payroll subject matter expert, ensuring an efficient, accurate and compliant payroll service while driving improvements across processes, controls and systems.
The Role
Reporting into senior stakeholders within People Services, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day ownership of payroll operations, managing key supplier relationships and supporting wider transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking ownership of end-to-end payroll operations
- Managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers and key third-party partners
- Ensuring payroll processes, controls and governance frameworks are effective and compliant
- Acting as the subject matter expert for all payroll-related matters
- Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and efficiencies
- Working closely with HR, Finance, People Systems and Shared Services teams
- Supporting wider business transformation initiatives, including technology and automation projects
- Leading payroll compliance activities, including year-end processes and statutory reporting
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About You
We're keen to speak with experienced payroll professionals who can quickly understand the environment, build credibility with stakeholders and make an immediate impact.
You will ideally bring:
- Significant payroll management experience within a complex organisation
- Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of UK payroll legislation
- Experience managing outsourced payroll arrangements
- Exposure to payroll transformation, process improvement and governance initiatives
- Experience with Workday and/or other HRIS and payroll platforms
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to operate autonomously and take ownership of a critical business function
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What's on Offer?
- The opportunity to lead and improve a key operational function
- Exposure to organisation-wide transformation programmes
- Regular interaction with senior stakeholders across the business
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Hybrid working with four days per week onsite in Oxfordshire
If you're an experienced payroll leader available immediately or on a short notice period and are looking for your next interim challenge, please apply.
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