Payroll Manager – Grade 12 (Finance)
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
Contract: Temporary (29 June 2026 – 31 December 2026, with extension to 29 January 2027)
Location: County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ (Hybrid – mix of home and office)
Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour
About the Role
Council are recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager to join the HR Shared Services team during a period of improvement and change. This role provides additional capacity alongside the existing Payroll Manager to deliver business-as-usual activity and improvement plans, ensuring a high-quality, efficient payroll service while building capability for future demand.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing payroll operations during the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood)
- Supporting delivery of business-as-usual payroll activity and improvement initiatives
- Ensuring payroll services meet high-quality standards and efficiency targets
- Reporting directly to the Head of HR Shared Services
- Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to deliver accurate payroll outcomes
- Contributing to capability building for future payroll service demand
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone professional, adaptable, and confident in payroll leadership.
You'll ideally have:
- Proven experience in payroll management within large organisations
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems and transition processes
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under time pressure
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Professional approach with flexibility to work in hybrid arrangements
Why Apply?
- Full-time hours with hybrid working flexibility
- Opportunity to lead payroll operations during a major system transition
- Strategic role with direct impact on HR Shared Services
- Initial 6-month contract with extension to January 2027
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Reference: 5298494
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Pay: £25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please confirm your availability to start from 29 June 2026.
Experience:
- Payroll Manager: 5 years (required)
- Local Council: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SAP, Oracle Fusion (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chichester PO19
