Our client, an oil and gas operator is currently recruiting a Payroll and Systems Leader to join their Onshore Renewables Team. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a long-term contract basis and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The post holder is responsible for the provision of payroll services across all UK Branches, ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures and that regulatory requirements are met for operations linked to payroll. The payroll is directly linked to the Company HRIS, SuccessFactors. Payroll Lead and support the work activities of the payroll resources ensuring the timely delivery of payroll provision for all UK affiliates Responsible for the delivery of 5 domestic payrolls across the UK including statutory monthly and annual reporting to HMRC, Pensions and Benefit Providers including sign offs. Engage with key stakeholders across the UK to review and set out our payroll service provisions Responsible for data provision in relation to UK Gender Pay Gap for larger UK affiliates Ensure the external payroll bureau delivers accurate and timely payrolls across the UK Liaising with Group IS on any payroll system issues and implementing action plan Recommend and present to senior management on a strategy to improve current payroll system including potential tender of services, and implement as required Lead, motivate and develop a team of payroll specialists. Ensure local policies and process remain aligned with Group practices and local legislation Exposure to HR Systems ideally from an implementation perspective, solid understanding of interdependencies and optimisation. Strong commercial focus with sound decision making skills Ability to manage multiple projects with a strong delivery focus