Interim Payroll Manager – HR Shared Services

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to join the HR Shared Services team of a Local Authority in Chichester. The role will support both day‑to‑day payroll processing and a major system migration, working closely with the Head of HR Shared Services and the existing Payroll Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll for all employees.
• Assist with payroll service improvements and transformation initiatives.
• Support the migration from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood) while maintaining service continuity.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and statutory payments.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical expertise to the payroll team.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and other stakeholders to resolve payroll‑related issues.
• Help build capability and resilience within the payroll function for future demand.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing payroll services in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience of payroll system implementation, migration or transformation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• SAP payroll system.
• Oracle Fusion (Redwood) payroll system.