Interim Payroll Lead Outside Ir35

Interim Payroll Lead ( Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Central London
Day rate: £550-650
Network HR are working exclusively with a small but geographically complex finance services firm who are looking for an Interim Payroll Lead to add some firepower to a payroll centralisation project, based from their London head office.
This critical appointment will focus on centralising payroll from a myriad of vendors onto one platform. The business operates globally and currently operate across 16 countries with 13 offices. This is a complex transformation project, and the ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of what is required for this type of project. This role will also require excellent stakeholder management. Other responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a subject matter expert, you will guide the business on payroll changes and how they may affect operations
• Create and implement robust payroll processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with the HR Director to monitor activity on aspects of Global Mobility, Company Share plans, Payroll, and pensions
• Provide support and advice on payroll queries

• Address and resolve service concerns with current providers
• Evaluate and update internal processes - calendars, approvals etc…
• Plan and execute future implementations
• Address and resolve payslip challenges globally.
• Work with Treasury function on banking transformation and its impact on payroll
• Work with Treasury and Finance to ensure reporting on payroll delivery
• Ensure full systems and process documentation updated to required standard
• Work with the HR team to ensure they are consulted and understand proposed changes
• Ensure full and thorough handover to take project through to BAU state

The successful candidate will hold the below experience and knowledge;

• Change and transformation experience in centralising or de centralising a global payroll function.
• Financial services background is desirable but not mandatory
• Ability to evidence a deep understanding of Payroll/systems experience
• Strong stakeholder management
• International experience
• Proactive, autonomous and pragmatic in your approach

If this role is of interest, please don’t hesitate to email your interest across to or apply following this link.