Payroll Delivery Lead

£460 per day outside IR35, 6‑month contract + further extension, Manchester – mix of remote/office based working.

Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for a Payroll Delivery Lead to join a critical phase of their payroll transformation programme. You will support the project manager by taking ownership for all aspects of the delivery of the new payroll system (Zellis HCM Air – Payroll) including configuration management, parallel run planning/execution and supporting the programme through UAT and go‑live readiness.

This is a hands‑on delivery role ideal for someone who understands payroll in depth, is comfortable working through complexity, and can confidently support both systems and operational teams through a high‑pressure delivery window.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide structured, hands‑on support to the payroll team throughout delivery
• Familiarise with the payroll con...