Head of Payroll Transformation

Head of Payroll Services London 12 month FTC £85k - £97k We are working with a London based NHS organisation to find a strong Head of Payroll to take the service through significant change. We are looking for someone with significant experience of stepping into a Payroll Manager role with a strong track record of driving change-ideally in automation and digital transformation. Importantly, you need experience in managing the people aspects of change, leading the team through what will likely be a challenging transition. Key duties associated with the service change are: Lead the strategic digital payroll agenda, driving automation, system integration, and transformation of end-to-end processes. Deliver a road map for service modernisation, maximising the use of ESR (the NWS) and associated digital platforms. Champion innovative technologies including: Intelligent automation / RPA Data analytics and insight tools Employee self-service enhancements Reduce manual processing and operational risk through process re-engineering and digital design. Align payroll transformation with wider Trust digital and data strategies, ensuring interoperability across systems. This is a hybrid role with on site working 2-3 days a week and the rest from home so you need to be able to commute to London