Payroll and People Services Manager

Payroll and People Services ManagerI am working with an NHS Provider who are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager to oversee and enhance their Payroll and People Services function. This position plays a key role in strengthening service delivery, modernising processes, and providing expert guidance across a complex organisation.This opportunity would suit someone with deep payroll knowledge, ideally within a large public sector or healthcare setting, combined with strong operational leadership and a track record of delivering improvement in challenging environments.About the roleYou will be responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate delivery of payroll services through third-party providers, while acting as the organisation''s subject matter expert on payroll, compliance, and workforce-related matters. Working closely with senior colleagues across HR and Finance, you will help shape strategy, improve governance, and enhance the overall employee experience.Key responsibilities include:Overseeing end-to-end payroll delivery via external providers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and performance against agreed standardsActing as a lead specialist during procurement and contract management of payroll servicesStrengthening processes, controls, and assurance frameworks to support compliance and audit requirementsDriving service improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer experienceLeading system optimisation and continuous improvement ..... full job details .....