https://jobs.co.uk/job/national-payroll-lead-director-michael-page--3dc81a75-8bd6-4c45-b0c5-e9b6806e9d0b RSS feed for National Payroll Lead Director at Michael Page. en-gb Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:37:01 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/national-payroll-lead-director-michael-page--3dc81a75-8bd6-4c45-b0c5-e9b6806e9d0b https://jobs.co.uk/job/national-payroll-lead-director-michael-page--3dc81a75-8bd6-4c45-b0c5-e9b6806e9d0b Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: £80000 - £90000/annum + bonus | Type: Permanent | Michael Page are looking for an experienced National Payroll Lead Director to lead and transform payroll operations across the UK and offshore delivery centres. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, compliance, client relationships, team development, ensuring efficient, compliant and scalable payroll services. Client Details This is an opportunity to lead a national payroll function in a highly respected, people-focused firm. You''ll play a pivotal role in shaping payroll strategy, improving processes, and mentoring a talented team while making a real difference to clients and colleagues. Description The key responsibilities of a National Payroll Lead Director will include: Strategic Leadership and Governance: Steer the national payroll service line, aligning strategy across offices. Own and evolve the end-to-end payroll operating model. Lead change, transformation, and automation initiatives. Define and implement payroll offshoring strategy in collaboration with leadership. Represent payroll in firm-wide governance, advisory panels, and market forums. Oversee payroll vendor relationships and system performance. Operational Overs... Permanent