Payroll Manager / People Services Lead Interim / Fixed-Term Opportunity | Senior Leadership Role | Band 8a We are supporting a large and complex organisation in appointing an experienced Payroll Manager / People Services Lead to take ownership of a critical function during a key period of change. This is a high-impact leadership role, suited to an individual who can quickly establish credibility, stabilise services, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across a multi-layered payroll environment. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the payroll function, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll via outsourced providers. You will act as the strategic lead for payroll operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to improve performance, enhance governance, and shape future service delivery. Key Responsibilities * Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery through outsourced service providers * Act as the subject matter expert (SME) within a live payroll procurement / re-tender exercise * Strengthen internal processes, controls, and governance frameworks * Drive improvements in customer service and employee experience * Lead system and service enhancements, ensuring effective use of payroll platforms * Act as the strategic interface between HR, Finance, and external payroll providers * Oversee and manage pr...