Head of Payroll

Head of PayrollJob Ref: QAD5897Pay Rate: £388-£405 per day PAYEHours per week: 35-37 Monday - Friday, normal working hoursThis opening assignment is for 6 months, potentially extendedLondon E20 Our client is a large, complex public-sector organisation delivering critical services across London. They are seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to lead a high-profile, in-house payroll function within a wider Business Services directorate. The Business Services function provides end-to-end support across HR, finance, procurement, reporting and property, enabling the organisation to operate efficiently, effectively and compliantly at scale. The ideal candidate will bring experience with SAP and/or SuccessFactors, a strong understanding of public-sector governance and pace, and ideally exposure to delivering weekly payrolls. The Role As Head of Payroll, you will have overall accountability for payroll operations, governance and leadership, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across a complex workforce. Key accountabilities: Providing strategic and operational leadership of the payroll function and team Validating payroll data and ensuring full compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements Leading payroll governance, risk management and control frameworks Supporting and contributing to the SAP SuccessFactors migration programme Acting as a key liaison between implementation partners and internal stakeholders Managing HMRC obligations, reporting and ..... full job details .....