Payroll implementation manager

The company

Are you a confident payroll professional who thrives in fast‑paced, client‑focused environments? We're partnering with a leading organisation undergoing significant growth in their payroll operations, and we're looking for an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to lead end‑to‑end onboarding projects for new clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex implementations, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a visible role in shaping high‑quality payroll delivery.

What you'll be doing

Leading end‑to‑end implementations - managing timelines, quality and budgets across multiple onboarding projects.
Partnering with clients - understanding requirements, shaping plans and providing clear guidance throughout the transition.
Coordinating data migration & parallel runs - ensuring a seamless move into the first live payroll.
Managing risks & dependencies - keeping delivery on track through proactive issue resolution.
Supporting BAU handover - ensuring service teams receive a clean, well‑documented transition.
Contributing to financial reporting - advising on payroll‑related GL outputs where required.
Developing junior team members - helping build a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
What you'll bring

5+ years of hands‑on UK payroll experience, with strong end‑to‑end operational knowledge.
Proven experience leading payroll implementations in complex or high‑volume environments.
Strong understanding of UK payroll compliance - AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy.
Confident project leadership with the ability to manage multiple work streams.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly.
Experience using i-Trent.
CIPP qualification (advantageous).
What you need to do now

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