UK Payroll Lead

UK Payroll Lead - 6 Month FTC
London | £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.