Job Description
Eames are currently partnering with a global financial institution looking to hire a UK Payroll Lead to join their senior leadership team, on a 12 month contract basis. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to lead a large-scale function and drive transformation in a business that services over 50,000 UK-based employees.
This role is ideal for a proven payroll leader with extensive experience running a UK payroll for a large corporation. This Head of Payroll position will be based in their Northampton SCC three days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Key responsibilities:
* Own and deliver the monthly UK payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing payroll team with clear succession plans
* Partner with transformation teams to drive continuous improvement and change implementation
* Serve as the senior escalation point for complex issues and ensure timely resolution
* Advise senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals
* Maintain strong risk controls and meet regulatory requirements
Key Requirements:
1. Extensive experience in large-scale UK payroll, ideally in Financial Services
2. Proven team leadership...