At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll operations and drive transformation initiatives using data and AI.
- Company: Global leader in HR solutions with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a culture prioritising well-being.
- Other info: Dynamic role with international collaboration and significant career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising payroll processes and enhancing employee experience.
- Qualifications: Senior HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are exclusively partnering with one of our global, highly regarded clients to identify a visionary Senior HR executive with profound expertise in payroll and personnel administration to join their UK head office. As a key leader in the people function you will operate across both strategic and operational axes, so this high-profile role offers a substantial remit, international collaboration, and the significant independence required to drive major transformation initiatives.
The successful candidate will position the payroll function as a true business partner utilising data, technology, and emerging AI to optimise costs, mitigate risks, and enhance the overall employee experience whilst ensuring the seamless, compliant delivery of full-scope payroll, time, and personal administration services.
Key Responsibilities:- Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies.
- Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR.
- Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks.
- Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services.
- Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies.
- Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities.
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams.
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance.
- Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous).
- Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional payroll certifications would be a distinct advantage.
Head of Payroll in Chester employer: Randstad UK
Randstad UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Manchester. With a strong focus on employee development through comprehensive learning and development training, as well as access to cutting-edge recruitment technology, we empower our team to excel and achieve their career goals while enjoying the benefits of uncapped earning potential in a thriving sector.
