Payroll Manager

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.