Payroll Transformation Lead

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W&A is supporting a global organisation in appointing a Payroll Transformation Lead for a two-year fixed-term contract, based just outside Glasgow, with hybrid working.

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Sitting at the heart of a major Finance Transformation programme, you'll lead a high-profile workstream focused on creating a more consistent, scalable and well-controlled global payroll operating model.

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The Opportunity

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This is a high-impact role within a wider Finance Transformation programme, with responsibility for helping shape the future of payroll across the organisation.

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You'll lead the payroll workstream, bringing together people, processes and technology to create a more consistent and efficient approach. Working with stakeholders across the business, you'll turn transformation priorities into practical plans and help ensure change is delivered effectively.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the payroll workstream within a major transformation programme.
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• Help shape and improve end-to-end payroll processes and ways of working.
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• Develop clear plans, priorities and longer-term payroll initiatives.
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• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and improve payroll processes.
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• Support payroll-related systems and technology change.
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• Manage key risks, dependencies and delivery priorities.
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• Develop meaningful payroll KPIs and performance measures.
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• Build strong relationships across Finance, HR and the wider business.
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• Champion effective change and continuous improvement.
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What You'll Bring

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• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge and experience.
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• Experience within payroll transformation, change or process improvement.
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• Exposure to ERP or payroll systems change would be beneficial.
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• An ability to turn complex requirements into practical solutions.
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• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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• A collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge and drive change.
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• Experience in a global or complex organisation would be advantageous.
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Package & Benefits

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• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
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• Two-year fixed-term contract.
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• Generous holiday entitlement with buy and sell options.
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• Private healthcare and remote GP service.
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• Generous company pension contributions.
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• Life assurance.
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• Employee Assistance Programme.
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• Cycle to Work scheme.
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• Learning and development resources.
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• Additional employee and charitable benefits.
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Reasons to Join

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• Take ownership of an important payroll transformation workstream.
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• Influence how payroll operates across a global organisation.
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• Combine payroll expertise with transformation and change.
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• Work with stakeholders across Finance, HR and the wider business.
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• Make a tangible, long-term impact rather than simply maintaining the status quo.
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To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV, and we'll be in touch.

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Please note that, due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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