- 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