Head of Payroll

The Head of Payroll will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy within the public sector. This temporary role offers an opportunity to lead a payroll team and manage complex payroll processes effectively.

Client Details

This organisation is a well–regarded entity within the public sector, known for its commitment to delivering essential services to the community. As a part of their accounting and finance department, they focus on maintaining financial integrity and operational excellence.

Description

• Leadership & Team Oversight: Provide strategic direction and support to a team of 16 staff, managing 3 direct reports
• SAP SuccessFactors Migration: Oversee the transition from SAP on–premise to SuccessFactors, leading a 12–week data validation project alongside implementation partners.
• High–Volume Payroll Management: Manage multiple payrolls and the delivery of complex pay awards during a critical business cycle, focusing on compliance and accuracy.
• Validation & Quality Assurance: Lead rigorous data validation and audit processes–excluding manual entry–to ensure payroll integrity throughout the ERP system migration.
• Operational Continuity: Ensure seamless service delivery and compliance with statutory regulations during a high–pressure transition period, with potential for temp–to–perm conversion.

Profile

A successful Head of Payroll should have:

• Proven experience leading a payroll team
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
• Delivered in–house payroll solutions (not outsourced) for a workforce of over 9,000
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, HMRC obligations, and year–end requirements.
• Experience managing complex payroll operations.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate of 380 to 450, depending on experience.
• Temporary opportunity within the public sector.
• A chance to lead a payroll team in a reputable organisation.
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment.
• Access to additional benefits as part of the role.

If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Head of Payroll in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today!