Payroll Delivery Lead

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  • Payroll Delivery Lead
  • £460 per day Outside IR35
  • 6 months + further extension
  • Manchester – mix of remote/office based working

Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for a Payroll Delivery Lead to to join a critical phase of their payroll transformation programme. You will support the project manager by taking ownership for all aspects of the delivery of the new payroll system (Zellis HCM Air – Payroll) including configuration management, parallel run planning/execution and supporting the programme through UAT and go-live readiness.

This is a hands-on delivery role ideal for someone who understands payroll in depth, is comfortable working through complexity, and can confidently support both systems and operational teams through a high-pressure delivery window.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide structured, hands-on support to the payroll team throughout delivery
  • Familiarise with the payroll configuration that has been implemented and represent it to all stakeholders
  • Own the planning, coordination, and oversee the execution of any remaining payroll configuration tasks
  • Ensure that all calculations, rules, and integration points are clearly understood and correctly configured
  • Ensure that all configuration is accurately and clearly documented
  • Conduct unit testing across all payroll configuration prior to the commencement of UAT
  • Own the planning, coordination, and execution of payroll parallel runs
  • Support and coordinate extensive UAT across payroll scenarios
  • Ensure appropriate coverage of complex payroll and absence scenarios

The following skills and experience will be essential:

  • Strong background in the delivery of payroll systems that are fully integrated into a separate HCM system
  • Experience with Zellis HCM Air – Payroll
  • Proven experience leading or supporting parallel runs and payroll go-live
  • Experience moving from manual to system-driven payroll processes
  • Extensive understanding of payroll processes, including absence and statutory elements
  • Experience working in UAT environments with complex scenarios
  • Confident communicator, able to support and challenge constructively
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Company: Reed
Apply for the Payroll Delivery Lead
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

  • Payroll Delivery Lead
  • £460 per day Outside IR35
  • 6 months + further extension
  • Manchester – mix of remote/office based working

Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for a Payroll Delivery Lead to to join a critical phase of their payroll transformation programme. You will support the project manager by taking ownership for all aspects of the delivery of the new payroll system (Zellis HCM Air – Payroll) including configuration management, parallel run planning/execution and supporting the programme through UAT and go-live readiness.

This is a hands-on delivery role ideal for someone who understands payroll in depth, is comfortable working through complexity, and can confidently support both systems and operational teams through a high-pressure delivery window.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide structured, hands-on support to the payroll team throughout delivery
  • Familiarise with the payroll configuration that has been implemented and represent it to all stakeholders
  • Own the planning, coordination, and oversee the execution of any remaining payroll configuration tasks
  • Ensure that all calculations, rules, and integration points are clearly understood and correctly configured
  • Ensure that all configuration is accurately and clearly documented
  • Conduct unit testing across all payroll configuration prior to the commencement of UAT
  • Own the planning, coordination, and execution of payroll parallel runs
  • Support and coordinate extensive UAT across payroll scenarios
  • Ensure appropriate coverage of complex payroll and absence scenarios

The following skills and experience will be essential:

  • Strong background in the delivery of payroll systems that are fully integrated into a separate HCM system
  • Experience with Zellis HCM Air – Payroll
  • Proven experience leading or supporting parallel runs and payroll go-live
  • Experience moving from manual to system-driven payroll processes
  • Extensive understanding of payroll processes, including absence and statutory elements
  • Experience working in UAT environments with complex scenarios
  • Confident communicator, able to support and challenge constructively

Posted: May 15th, 2026