Payroll Delivery Lead

Payroll Delivery Lead£460 per day Outside IR356 months + further extensionManchester - mix of remote/office based working Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for a Payroll Delivery Lead to to join a critical phase of their payroll transformation programme. You will support the project manager by taking ownership for all aspects of the delivery of the new payroll system (Zellis HCM Air - Payroll) including configuration management, parallel run planning/execution and supporting the programme through UAT and go-live readiness.This is a hands-on delivery role ideal for someone who understands payroll in depth, is comfortable working through complexity, and can confidently support both systems and operational teams through a high-pressure delivery window.Main duties and responsibilities:Provide structured, hands-on support to the payroll team throughout deliveryFamiliarise with the payroll configuration that has been implemented and represent it to all stakeholdersOwn the planning, coordination, and oversee the execution of any remaining payroll configuration tasksEnsure that all calculations, rules, and integration points are clearly understood and correctly configuredEnsure that all configuration is accurately and clearly documentedConduct unit testing across all payroll configuration prior to the commencement of UATOwn the planning, coordination, and execution of payroll parallel runsSupport and coordinate extensive UAT across payroll scenariosEnsure ..... full job details .....