Payroll Director

Payroll Director | £100,000 - £130,000 Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a top accountancy firm in the search for a permanent Payroll Director. Job Overview You will lead the national payroll team and assist in the strategic direction of the payroll service. Day to Day Responsibilities: Leading the national payroll team, making sure all regional offices align Lead change and innovation initiatives, looking at AI and other automation and digitisation options Representing payroll in firm wide governance Monitoring performance of payroll teams both in the UK and offshore Overseeing outsourced bureau operations Manage recruitment and staffing strategy Supporting partners and client teams in positioning offshore payroll model, making sure it's presented as a controlled, quality led delivery approach Maintaining client relationship model, acting as a senior point of contact or Key Clients. Handling sensitive client scenarios such as onboarding and restructuring Implementing and upgrading payroll systems Driving reporting improvements such as timesheet tracking, billing metrics and KPI dashboards. Train and mentor payroll staff Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience managing a national payroll department Experience with system implementations, improvements, and automation High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Strong communication, leadership and management skills Strong stakeholder management experience Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working within a large payroll bureau or accountancy firm Experience using multiple payroll platforms A fundamental understanding of UK payroll legislation 51527MT1R INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position