March 12, 2025

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Payroll Director to join their growing HR transformation practice. This is a high-profile role that combines business development, sales origination, and client delivery responsibilities.

As a Payroll Director, you will lead payroll deployment projects, provide specialist payroll advice, and optimize processes to maximize the benefits of new payroll solutions. You will also play a key role in expanding the HR transformation practice by driving business development, developing thought leadership, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of high-quality payroll transformation projects, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction.
  • Provide expert payroll advisory services, helping clients optimize payroll processes and execution.
  • Advise clients on the transformational aspects of payroll, including operating model design and process improvements.
  • Drive business development efforts, including bids, proposals, and contract negotiations.
  • Mentor and support the growth of the HR transformation practice by sharing knowledge and developing future leaders.

About You

  • Experience: Proven track record in successfully delivering payroll transformation programs.
  • Sales & Business Development: Strong experience in selling payroll solutions and securing new client engagements.
  • Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of payroll products and transformation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to engage with clients and internal teams at all levels.
  • HR Transformation: Experience leading HR transformation projects, managing teams, and delivering innovative solutions.
  • Project Delivery: Expertise in producing business requirements, functional specs, process flows, and other key deliverables.
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to build strong relationships and work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

  • Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Cloud, or Workday payroll solutions.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus.
  • Private health insurance and pension contributions.
  • Career development and leadership growth opportunities.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Working Location

  • The role is based in London, with client visits as required.
  • Hybrid working model to provide flexibility and work-life balance.

Join Us

If you are an experienced payroll transformation professional passionate about driving change and delivering exceptional results, we’d love to hear from you!

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