Payroll Manager

Posted 11 June 2026
Salary 31.13
LocationChichester PO19 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Financial / Banking / Accounting
Reference5298494

Job description

6-7 month contract role with a local authority

Summary

  • This is a 6-7 month contract role with a local authority, designed to lead and support the delivery of an efficient, accurate, and high-quality payroll service during a period of organizational change and system transformation. The position is crucial for maintaining business-as-usual operations while facilitating the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood). The successful candidate will ensure future-ready payroll capability and continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services.
  • Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and internal controls.
  • Deliver high levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Support the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood).
  • Contribute to system testing, data validation, and implementation activities.
  • Ensure payroll processes are optimised and aligned with the new system.

Requirements

  • Essential Experience Required
    • Significant experience managing payroll in a complex organization.
    • Proven experience delivering end-to-end payroll services.
    • Experience supporting payroll system implementations or major upgrades.
    • Experience delivering service improvements and managing change.
  • Essential Qualifications Required
    • Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Hybrid mix of home and office.
  • End date: 29/01/2027.
  • We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.