Interim Payroll Project Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Payroll Project Manager to join a global payroll function - minimum term of 12 months to assist with payroll transformation. This will be an interim position with 2 or 3 days based in Reading (Berkshire)

Client Details

Our Client

• Large player in global IT and Telecommunications
• Operating in over 20+ countries
• 3,000+ employees across UK, Germany, Poland, Spain, Nordics etc.
• Close knit, highly experienced payroll team
• Market leader and disruptor in their field
• Trading for over 20+ years
• Large customer base (B2B) spanning over 10,000+ users

Description

Interim Payroll Project Manager

• Lead and guide payroll transformation project through to completion, in adherence to budget and timeline
• Oversight of BAU activity - all payroll activity, ensuring all accurate and compliant, in line with in-country legislation
• Process Improvement - identify bottlenecks and implement process that will boost productivity and efficacy of the project
• Reporting - both internal and external reporting to key stakeholders, sharing findings and progress of the project
• Payroll Vendor Partnership - working externally as well assisting with system implementation

Profile

Successful Interim Payroll Project Manager will have...

• Exposure to multi country payroll implementation (at least one full project - completed life cycle through to hypercare)
• Experience with global platforms and external vendors - such as ADP, Oracle, Workday, CloudPay etc.
• Exposure with managing stakeholders, peer group engagement etc.
• Strong multi tasker, managing tight deadlines and conflicting priorities
• Excellent communicator - both external and internal
• Able and comfortable commuting to Reading

Job Offer

Interim Payroll Project Manager

• Interim - 12 month minimum term, rolling position to align with the project
• Base - Reading (Parking onsite), approx. 2-3 days per week in the office
• Hours: 40 per week, with flexibility around start and finish time
• Day Rate (c. £300 per day) - dependent on previous experience and interview performance
• Join a high performing, highly supportive payroll function
• Direct key stakeholder engagement with HR and Finance