Payroll Project Manager

Role: Payroll Project Manager

Contract length: 6-month contract outside IR35

Day rate: £550-£600 per day

Workstyle: Predominantly Remote

Location: London

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the re-planning and turnaround of critical payroll projects while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and designing innovative payroll systems. This role requires expertise in managing payroll projects within fast-paced, private equity-backed environments, as well as hands-on experience with ADP Payroll adoption projects. If you possess strategic thinking, project management excellence, and strong leadership abilities, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the re-planning and turnaround of critical payroll projects.
• Ensure all payroll processes comply with relevant regulations.
• Design and implement new payroll systems to enhance efficiency.
• Lead ADP Payroll adoption projects successfully.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Implement change management strategies to facilitate project success.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in managing payroll projects within private equity-backed organizations.
• Extensive experience with ADP Payroll adoption projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Excellent risk management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication ability.
• Experience in change management and resource management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) are advantageous.