Payroll Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
About the Client
This opportunity is with a large organisation in the FMCG sector, operating across the UK with regional and offshore support. They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change. As part of their continued evolution, they are investing in people and systems to create a more efficient, integrated approach across their HR and Finance functions.
About the Job
This is a pivotal role within a centralised HR Shared Services function, where you will lead the payroll agenda across a workforce of c.3,800 employees. The role combines hands-on delivery with strategic partnership and offers the opportunity to lead transformation across payroll processes and systems.
Duties will include:
- Delivering full end-to-end payroll through an outsourced provider, covering weekly, monthly, and transitional payrolls
- Managing payroll inputs such as absence, starters, leavers, overtime, and annual leave via T&A systems
- Acting as the main point of contact for payroll queries across HR, Finance, and operational teams
- Building relationships to support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data insights
- Supporting integration projects between HRIS and payroll systems
- Driving automation and improvements to reduce manual processing
- Overseeing benefits administration including pensions, medical, and company vehicles
- Leading and developing a payroll team member, promoting a service-focused approach
About the Successful Applicant
You will have substantial experience managing high-volume payrolls (weekly and monthly), preferably within complex or shared services environments. A strong understanding of outsourced payroll, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement are essential. Exposure to benefits administration and systems integration would be beneficial.
What You Will Receive in Return
A competitive package including car allowance, bonus, and hybrid working. You'll gain exposure to large-scale transformation programmes and enjoy a role with real influence and autonomy. The organisation offers a collaborative culture with a strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
Get in touch- jodie.hayden@wademacdonald.com