Head of Payroll Transformation

Head of Payroll Services

London – 12 month FTC – 85k - 97k

We are working with a London based NHS organisation to find a strong Head of Payroll to take the service through significant change. We are looking for someone with significant experience of stepping into a Payroll Manager role with a strong track record of driving change—ideally in automation and digital transformation. Importantly, you need experience in managing the people aspects of change, leading the team through what will likely be a challenging transition.

Key duties associated with the service change are:

• Lead the strategic digital payroll agenda, driving automation, system integration, and transformation of end-to-end processes.
• Deliver a road map for service modernisation, maximising the use of ESR (the NWS) and associated digital platforms.
• Champion innovative technologies including:
  • Intelligent automation / RPA
  • Data analytics and insight tools
  • Employee self-service enhancements
• Reduce manual processing and operational risk through process re‑engineering and digital design.
• Align payroll transformation with wider Trust digital and data strategies, ensuring interoperability across systems.

This is a hybrid role with on‑site working 2‑3 days a week and the rest from home so you need to be able to commute to London.