Payroll Implementation Manager

Payroll Implementations Manager Contract: FTC (6 Months) - Hybrid Location: Redditch Salary: £50,000 - £55,000Are you an experienced payroll professional with a track record or experience of leading implementation projects? This is a fixed-term opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale HR and payroll transformation programme, ensuring a smooth system implementation and handover.The Role As Payroll Implementations Manager, you will be responsible for configuring, testing, and embedding a new integrated the payroll section of a new HRIS & T&A software, within a manufacturing environment. You will lead on payroll set-up, ensure compliance, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and guide the payroll team through transition. Alongside this, you will document robust processes to create a sustainable framework and reduce single points of failure.Key Responsibilities

• Lead payroll configuration and testing, including complex pay rules, allowances, and legacy arrangements.
• Manage UAT and parallel runs, identifying issues early and driving solutions.
• Develop standard operating procedures and a clear payroll knowledge base.
• Coach and upskill the existing payroll team to ensure confidence post-implementation.
• Challenge and refine legacy practices, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Support cultural change by encouraging self-service adoption among managers.

About You

• Experienced in payroll implementation projects within complex or unionised environments.
• Strong background in weekly payroll (high-volume, variable, and shift-based).
• Knowledge of integrated HRIS/T&A/Payroll systems (e.g. Dayforce, Workday, SAP).
• Confident in pay, pensions, and payroll compliance.
• Skilled in process design, documentation, and testing.
• Resilient, pragmatic, and able to influence stakeholders in a change-resistant environment.

The Details

• Fixed-term contract to March 2026.
• Hours: Mon–Thurs 07:30–16:30, Fri 07:30–12:30 (early finish).
• Two-stage interview process (MS Teams, then onsite).
• Pre-employment checks will be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to take ownership of a high-impact implementation project, shaping processes and leaving a lasting legacy.