Interim Payroll

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oliver Sanderson Group PLC Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Our client, a leading Facilities Management organisation in the midst of a major transformation, is looking for an exceptional Interim Payroll & HR Systems Transformation Lead to drive a strategic programme unifying Payroll and HR systems across the UK.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of a business-wide change initiative - perfect for someone who thrives on complexity, clarity, and delivery.

Key areas of focus:

  • Define the blueprint for a new Payroll & HR systems ecosystem, shaping the transition from legacy to future state.
  • Own the migration plan - from system build through to testing, deployment, and post-go-live success.
  • Simplify and standardise processes, aligning them with the business's strategic vision.
  • Deliver measurable outcomes - financial, operational, and strategic.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across the business to make transformation happen.
  • Influence senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive alignment at every stage.
  • Champion change with strong communication and engagement plans that ensure readiness and adoption.
  • Work closely with the PMO to ensure governance, reporting, and project delivery stay on track.

What you'll bring:

  • Proven expertise leading end-to-end transformation programmes in Payroll and HR environments.
  • Deep understanding of SAP, HR system architecture, integrations, and data migration.
  • Hands-on experience in business case development, blueprint design, testing, and deployment.
  • A track record of delivering payroll system integrations and measurable business benefits.
  • The ability to communicate complex change with clarity and impact to senior stakeholders.
  • Sharp attention to detail, strong project governance, and the confidence to hit the ground running.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally when required.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a major organisation - driving a transformation that will leave a lasting legacy. You'll operate at the strategic core of a business that's evolving fast and ready to invest in change done right.

This is a hybrid role with a combination of working from home and travel between the London, Newcastle and South Yorkshire offices.

This role is a 12-month FTC with an exciting package on offer.

If you're a transformation leader who combines strategic vision with delivery discipline, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make your mark

Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognised for path-breaking contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for a "transformational contribution" to UK business. We specialise in finding talent at board and senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed businesses.

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