Payroll / HR Systems Lead - 6 months FTC
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £50,000.0 i £55,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary up to £55,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Salford, Greater Manchester, M14bt |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4764710_1769445835 |
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Your new company
You'll be joining a growing organisation undergoing a period of positive change in its people's function.Working 2 days a week from their head office. This is an exciting opportunity to support a business that is modernising its HR and payroll capabilities. You'll work closely with a collaborative leadership team who value accuracy, structure and continuous improvement.
Your new role
As the Payroll, Systems Lead, you'll take ownership of reviewing and strengthening the organisation's outsourced payroll model while optimising key HR systems. You'll lead the configuration and clean‑up of payroll/hr platforms, improve data flows, enhance reporting structures and ensure all People systems are accurate, compliant and fit for purpose. Alongside this, you'll develop clear management information dashboards, improve data integrity, and establish robust governance standards across the colleague lifecycle.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong UK payroll knowledge, including compliance, controls and outsourced provider management
- Proven experience configuring or optimising Payroll/HR systems
- Ability to analyse processes, identify risks and implement structured improvements
- Confident producing MI dashboards, HR metrics and data insights for senior stakeholders
- Strong understanding of GDPR, data governance, audit requirements and payroll legislation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, IT and external partners
What you'll get in return
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of people systems and payroll operations, with the autonomy to deliver meaningful improvements. Expect a supportive environment, hybrid working, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact by embedding better processes, stronger controls and reliable management information.
What you need to do now
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