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Head of Payroll

City of London Temporary £380 - £410 per day View Job Description
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.
  • Large public sector organisation
  • Exposure to a highly-recognisble brand

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Payroll should have:

  • Proven experience leading a payroll team
  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £380 to £410, 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!

Contact
Stephen Jacobs
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6936041
Phone number
+44 207 269 2253

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Public Sector
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Stephen Jacobs
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2253
Job reference
JN-012026-6936041