Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Location: West Sussex Contract: Temporary (7 months) Salary: 31.13 per hour umbrella / 27.93 PAYE Inclusive / 24.92 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for a Payroll Manager to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide additional leadership and operational capacity to maintain business-as-usual payroll delivery, drive process improvements, and help build a future-ready payroll function. As the organisation transitions from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood), this role will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll services while supporting key change initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies.Work closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Technology teams to support the successful transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood).Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, controls, service quality, and employee experience.Provide guidance, support, and expertise to payroll colleagues while helping to develop capability and readiness for future service demands.Candidate CriteriaProven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role within a complex, high-volume environment.Strong knowledge of payroll ..... full job details .....