People & Payroll Services Lead

People & Payroll Services Lead

Full-Time 58000 - 64750 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Accounts and Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead payroll services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while enhancing governance frameworks.
  • Company: Large public sector organisation undergoing transformation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, potential for permanent role, and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications: Experience in payroll management and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 58000 - 64750 Β£ per year.

Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site)

Salary: 58,000 - 64,750

Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent)

We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight.

You will lead on strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement to ensure a resilient and efficient payroll and people services function.

Your new role

  • Lead a timely, accurate and customer-focused payroll and people services function
  • Manage the outsourced payroll contract, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, service reviews and escalation processes
  • Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, expenses and all pay elements
  • Oversee payroll and pension administration

People & Payroll Services Lead employer: Hays Accounts and Finance

Join a dynamic public sector organisation in Bicester, where your expertise in People & Payroll Services will be valued and impactful. With a commitment to employee development and a culture of continuous improvement, we offer a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to meaningful transformation within our People Services function.

Hays Accounts and Finance

Contact Details:

Hays Accounts and Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace People & Payroll Services Lead

Payroll Management
Governance Frameworks
Operational Oversight
Continuous Improvement
KPI Monitoring
SLA Management
Customer Service Focus