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Payroll Transformation Lead

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 29 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Your new company 
Bristol based business

Your new role 
We're looking for an experienced Payroll & HR Systems specialist to lead a fast‑paced transformation programme, including a full payroll system migration and the rebuild of HR and rota platforms. If you thrive in complex environments and love bringing structure to chaos, this is your project. What you'll deliver

Lead the migration from one system to another with zero payroll disruption
Support the rebuild and implementation of new HR and rota systems
Redesign and embed efficient, scalable processes across payroll, HR and rostering
Strengthen payroll, pension and statutory compliance
Drive system integration to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy
Provide hands‑on leadership to a team of four while maintaining BAU
Build strong controls, governance and documentation
Own the delivery plan, risks and milestones across the 6‑month programme
Oversee testing, data validation and parallel runs ahead of go‑live
Ensure the organisation transitions to a confident, efficient BAU operation
What you'll need to succeed 

Proven experience leading payroll system migrations
Strong understanding of pensions and compliance
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery
A calm, structured approach in fast‑moving environments
Confidence coaching teams and embedding sustainable processes
What you'll get in return 

Flexible working options available.
Great hourly rate.
Parking available.
What you need to do now
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