Head of Payroll

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:

• Extensive experience in large-scale UK payroll, ideally in Financial Services
• Proven team leadership experience with ability to coach, develop and retain talent
• CIPP Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level
• Experience managing transformation or change projects from concept to implementation

Offer:

• £75-£90,000 (DEO)
• 12mth FTC
• Private medical care
• Market leading benefits
• Hybrid working: Monday, Tuesday, Friday in the office