At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll projects and implement systems in new markets.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on payroll growth and expansion.
- Benefits: 12-month contract with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance your career in a high-growth setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing payroll projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong vendor management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We’re currently hiring for a Payroll Project Lead based in London to lead on our payroll growth and expansion projects for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role reports to the Global Head of Payroll and involves managing and delivering payroll set up and implementation into expansion and growth markets. You will work closely with our vendors (including Workday, CloudPay and Deel) and with People Operations, Reward, Finance and People Technology to ensure alignment across the project and implement new payrolls on time.
You’ll be accountable for day‑to‑day project management, stakeholder engagement, creating project timelines and ensuring adherence to those timelines and vendor management.
The Role- Support and implement payroll into new and existing markets
- Lead the payroll project work stream and ensure stakeholders are kept informed
- Partner with People teams to align on project goals
- Prepare payroll for go live and hand over to local teams
- Support hyper care period and act as point of escalation
- Vendor management, including performance management, ensuring Service Level Agreements are being met.
- Manage key vendor relationships (CloudPay and Deel) to ensure services meet Wise’s evolving needs and continuously evaluate the landscape to ensure Wise gets value for money
- Work closely with Reward, Finance, Legal, People Operations and regional leadership to align payroll delivery with business priorities.
- Proven project manager with experience managing large‑scale, complex payroll projects
- Strong vendor management skills, with experience optimising external partnerships and driving performance to SLAs
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Pragmatic and solutions‑focused, with the ability to balance compliance, efficiency and colleague experience
- Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth and ambiguous environment is essential
Payroll Project Lead (12 month FTC) employer: Wise
Wise is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to meaningful resilience strategies on a global scale. Located in a vibrant city, Wise offers competitive benefits and unique opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding and impactful career.
