Manager, Payroll Implementation

The opportunity

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

We are looking for driven and ambitious payroll implementation professionals who are keen to develop a challenging and stimulating career. As an Implementation Manager you will play a critical role in onboarding new clients to EY’s Payroll Operate solution in the UK.

• Interact with clients to understand their Payroll needs and develop requirements to ensure that the implementations are completed on time and to the highest quality
• Establish the plan and manage delivery of the client implementation project to ensure target dates are met
• Co‑ordinate data migration, parallel and first live runs with the client and the relevant internal teams
• Work with the service delivery team to ensure smooth handover to the business‑as‑usual team
• Developing and advising on bespoke financial reports, such as general ledger reports
• Supporting and developing more junior members of the team
• Preparing fee and budget details

• Solid UK Payroll technical knowledge
• Demonstrable project management and time management skills – balancing multiple priorities by considering importance, level of urgency and other dependencies
• Assertive and proactive approach to the delivery and implementation of client engagements
• Aptitude for effectively networking within large organisations and building relationships with individuals and clients
• Ability to utilise research effectively and explain complex subjects in a clear manner
• Capability to problem solve and develop bespoke client solutions

• Over 5 years of relevant hands‑on UK Payroll knowledge
• Payroll qualifications e.g., Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) (preferred)
• Experience of payroll implementations in a high‑volume business is essential
• Expertise in understanding payroll compliance, rules, and legislations
• Thorough understanding of upstream and downstream processes that impact Payroll
• Good understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy
• iTrent experience required

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.