Senior Manager - Payroll (Dayforce) in Reading

Title: Associate Director – Payroll Technology - Dayforce

Location: Birmingham, Reading or London (Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced payroll technology professional to join a highly regarded global consultancy at Associate Director level.

You’ll be joining a growing Payroll & Workforce team, working with major organisations on complex payroll transformation, technology implementation and workforce management projects.

This is a client-facing role offering significant responsibility across delivery, solution design, stakeholder management and team leadership.

The role will involve:

• Acting as the senior subject matter expert throughout major Dayforce transformation programmes.
• Working with clients to understand business requirements and translate these into practical technology solutions.
• Supporting solution architecture, process design, integrations, configuration and implementation activity.
• Leading project teams across multiple locations, providing direction, coaching and ensuring successful delivery.
• Managing senior client relationships and confidently communicating complex technology and payroll concepts.
• Taking ownership of project risks, issues and delivery challenges, including supporting clients following implementation.
• Contributing to the growth of the wider practice through business development and client opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• A strong track record delivering Dayforce implementations, ideally across multiple countries and a broad range of modules.
• Previous consulting experience within payroll, HR technology or workforce transformation.
• Someone comfortable operating at a senior level with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to lead and influence project teams in complex delivery environments.
• Strong commercial awareness, including exposure to project budgets and engagement financials.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise stakeholders on complex technology decisions.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving ability.
• Dayforce certification would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Senior opportunity within a rapidly expanding payroll and workforce technology function.
• Exposure to complex, high-value transformation projects across major organisations.
• A role combining technology, consulting, client management and leadership rather than purely technical delivery.
• Strong opportunity to build your profile and progress your career within a global professional services environment.
• Flexible hybrid working available from Birmingham, London or Reading.

All salaries are dependent on experience and location.

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