Payroll Delivery Lead
£460 per day outside IR35, 6‑month contract + further extension, Manchester – mix of remote/office based working.
Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for a Payroll Delivery Lead 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
Skills and experience required:
- Strong background in the delivery of payroll systems 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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