Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting the appointment of a Payroll Manager for a prominent financial services organisation on a 12-month full-time contract based in Northampton. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in the delivery and transformation of payroll operations across the UK and Crown Dependencies. Key Responsibilities Manage the UK and Crown Dependency payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing, including calculations, deductions, and payments to HMRC and third-party vendors Lead the transition of the Crown Dependency payroll to the EME team, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption Deliver all post-payroll activities, including reconciliations, submissions, and compliance with statutory requirements Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Control, Compliance, and HR to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency Maintain and enhance payroll governance, working instruction documentation, and HMRC return calendars Oversee and contribute to payroll-related change initiatives, including global HR transformation and system reengineering projects Ensure the team is prepared for operational change, driving readiness, development, and alignment with new processes and technology Identify and mitigate risk through the implementation of robust control measures and process improvements Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll policy, legislation, and operational efficiency Provide clear and confident leadership, coaching and developing team members and ensuring consistent delivery to a high standard Candidate Profile Extensive payroll experience at a senior or managerial level, with strong knowledge of UK payroll and statutory reporting Demonstrated success in leading payroll functions across large, complex payrolls, ideally within financial services or regulated environments Experience in managing and coaching payroll teams, and delivering operational objectives through leadership and collaboration Strong understanding of payroll governance, risk controls, and HMRC requirements Proven track record in driving and implementing process improvements and operational change Ability to influence and negotiate at senior stakeholder level Maturity and capability to handle sensitive, challenging, or complex scenarios confidently and constructively Experience contributing to or leading system transformation or payroll integration projects If you or someone you know is interested in this role, reach out to Nick Nikitin : Email: nick.nikitin@merakitalent.com Phone: 020 4571 7392