We're partnering with a leading Defence organisation embarking on a significant payroll transformation and are seeking an experienced Payroll Transformation Lead to drive the payroll workstream.

This is a 6-month contract supporting the implementation of a new ADP payroll platform. You'll act as the Payroll Subject Matter Expert, working closely with local stakeholders, project teams and the overseas parent company to ensure a seamless transition.

Details:

• Projected start: End August/Start September
• Contract initial length: 6 months, potential to extend
• Location: Southbank

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll workstream throughout the transformation.
• Act as the Payroll SME, supporting discovery and business requirements.
• Partner with BAU teams to validate payroll processes and data.
• Support payroll data migration and ADP implementation activities.
• Ensure payroll compliance, governance and best practice.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors and global stakeholders to deliver a successful implementation.

About You

• Proven experience delivering payroll transformation or system implementation projects.
• Strong payroll operations and compliance knowledge.
• ADP implementation experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data accuracy and process improvement.

This is a transformation-focused role, not a BAU Payroll Manager position.

We're looking for someone who has successfully delivered payroll change initiatives and can provide strategic leadership throughout the implementation.