Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsComplete an outsourcing transition with full ownership and autonomy.Hybrid workingAbout Our ClientA private‑equity-owned organisation undergoing significant restructuring and downsizing (from c.300 employees to 71) is in the final stages of fully outsourcing its payroll. The business is transitioning from its current small accountancy‑based provider to a larger, more sophisticated outsourced payroll service.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesPayroll Outsourcing TransitionLead and manage the final stage of the end‑to‑end transition from partial outsourcing to fully outsourced payroll delivery.Coordinate parallel runs, data validation, and readiness checks.Work closely with the new provider, challenging where necessary and ensuring all input templates, processes, and handover documentation are correct.Data & ComplianceOversee data migration, retention requirements, cleansing, and quality assurance.Maintain strict compliance standards and ensure statutory accuracy.Stakeholder & Vendor EngagementAct as the main contact between internal stakeholders and the outsourced provider.Identify risk areas, troubleshoot issues, and push back on timelines when necessary to ensure a successful go‑live.Support a business environment influenced by start‑up culture, where some processes may be basic.Project ManagementOwn the transition plan and timeline with the goal of achieving go‑live in March.Provide structure, discipline, and clarity to stakeholders in a relaxed, less formal operational environment.The Successful ApplicantCandidate ProfileStrong background in payroll operations, particularly outsourcing transitions.Highly disciplined, diligent, and rules‑focused.Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and an understanding of "what good looks like."Confident managing complex data sets and identifying issues quickly.Effective communicator with solid stakeholder management skills.Comfortable working with limited structure and bringing order to evolving processes.Self‑starter who thrives in remote environments with minimal oversight.What's on OfferRole DetailsOutside IR35Rate: £340-£460 per day (negotiable)Location: Hybrid / mostly remoteInterview Process: 1‑stageContactGabriella Di PierroQuote job refJN-022026-6941707Phone number+442072692139Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorPayrollSectorEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationLondonContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameGabriella Di PierroConsultant phone+442072692139Job referenceJN-022026-6941707
