Payroll Manager

Morgan McKinley

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England

£50,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Payroll Manager position is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Hertfordshire, offering a salary of £50,000 per annum.
The role requires strong payroll knowledge and project delivery experience in fast-paced environments, with a focus on implementing a new payroll system.
Key responsibilities include leading the payroll system implementation, managing budgets, and overseeing testing and data migration activities.
Candidates should have proven experience in payroll operations, strong stakeholder management skills, and preferably hold PRINCE2, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) certifications.
The position requires several years of relevant experience in payroll and project management, particularly in overseeing system implementations.

Payroll Manager

12 month FTC
£50,000 per annum
Location: Hertfordshire, 2-3 days a week in the office

Morgan McKinley are currently recruiting for a Payroll Manager to lead the rollout of a new payroll system for a well-established business.

You'll drive the end-to-end delivery of the payroll transformation-managing planning, testing, data migration, go-live, and stakeholder engagement, working alongside their implementation partner. This role suits someone with strong payroll knowledge and project delivery experience in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the payroll system implementation project
Develop timelines, manage budgets, and mitigate project risks
Oversee system testing, data migration, and go-live activities
Coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, and external software providers
Deliver end-user training and change management support

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in payroll operations and project management
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
PRINCE2, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred

If your experience is best suited, and you have proven knowledge and experience around payroll systems and implementations, apply now.

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