Payroll Transformation Manager

Payroll Transformation Manager

Remote working with the occasional travel to London Waterloo

24 month FTC

Start date January

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

This is an exciting time to join a vibrant People Team and evolving People Operations function, who are driving an exciting transformation roadmap and continuous improvement of our people processes and colleague experience.

At Curry's, we understand that the future of work is flexible, and that's why we're offering this role as remote, with the occasional travel to London Waterloo for Project work.
Whether you're collaborating with teammates in person or working remotely, our approach gives you the freedom to balance productivity with personal life, offering a mix of flexibility and support.

But it's not just about where you work-it's about how you work. We're big on creating a supportive, inclusive culture where you're encouraged to grow, learn, and really make an impact. Whether you're collaborating with your team in person or working remotely, we've got your back, and we make sure everyone feels valued and connected.

The Payroll Transformation Manager will lead the transition from SAP payroll on-premise, reporting to the Head of Payroll and working with HR/IT and 3rd party transformation teams. This role focuses on simplifying the payroll landscape, enhancing operational efficiency & controls, and improving the colleague experience by delivering modern, agile, and efficient pay processes

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

-You will lead the transformation of our payroll processes and systems, focusing on implementing a new payroll solution and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role requires strong project management skills, deep payroll expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
-Payroll Transformation: Drive efficiency, standardisation, best practice, and automation in payroll system/processes, aligning with the 3-year people plan and business requirements.
-Assessment of Current State: Evaluate the current payroll system, processes, and rules, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
-Implementation and Project Management: Lead the delivery of the new payroll solution, including vendor/ system selection, project planning, system configuration, and launch.
-Relationship Management: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather payroll requirements and define transformation initiatives, integrating payroll systems with HRIS, time and attendance systems, and other relevant platforms.
-Compliance: Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, Sox controls and statutory requirements, leading payroll data migration and cleansing activities to maintain data & payroll accuracy and integrity. Establish and implement standards, quality measures, and KPIs.
-Policies: Implement any changes to payroll policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring consistency and compliance.

You will need:

-Proven experience leading payroll transformation initiatives as a Payroll Transformation Manager or in a similar role.
-Strong understanding of payroll best practices and emerging trends.
-Proficiency in managing end-to-end payroll processes and implementing payroll solutions.
-Experience managing payroll vendors and ensuring compliance with service level agreements and Sox requirements.
-Familiarity with HRIS systems and their integration with payroll systems.
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address transformation challenges.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
-Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with payroll regulations and technology advancements.
-Strong project management skills to support/manage large-scale system changes and small operational changes.
-Highly resilient, able to work with ambiguity and uncertainty, and influence at all levels
-Professional certifications in payroll or project management are beneficial.
-Experience in payroll system transitions, especially with SAP,
-At least 5+ years of experience within payroll

-We know our people are the magic ingredient in our success. That's why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career. They include Company Pension Scheme, Discretionary/Performance based bonus, Private Health Insurance and Colleague Discounts.
Beyond that, we'll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented People, Communications and Sustainability team and unbox your passion at the UK's best-known retailer in tech.
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Why join us:

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application Apply careerscurrys and we'll do our best to help.

Proven experience leading payroll transformation initiatives as a Payroll Transformation Manager or in a similar role.
-Strong understanding of payroll best practices and emerging trends.
-Proficiency in managing end-to-end payroll processes and implementing payroll solutions.
-Experience managing payroll vendors and ensuring compliance with service level agreements and Sox requirements.
-Familiarity with HRIS systems and their integration with payroll systems.
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address transformation challenges.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
-Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with payroll regulations and technology advancements.
-Strong project management skills to support/manage large-scale system changes and small operational changes.
-Highly resilient, able to work with ambiguity and uncertainty, and influence at all levels
-Professional certifications in payroll or project management are beneficial.
-Experience in payroll system transitions, especially with SAP,
-At least 5+ years of experience within payroll

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

This is an exciting time to join a vibrant People Team and evolving People Operations function, who are driving an exciting transformation roadmap and continuous improvement of our people processes and colleague experience.

At Curry's, we understand that the future of work is flexible, and that's why we're offering this role as remote, with the occasional travel to London Waterloo for Project work.
Whether you're collaborating with teammates in person or working remotely, our approach gives you the freedom to balance productivity with personal life, offering a mix of flexibility and support.

But it's not just about where you work-it's about how you work. We're big on creating a supportive, inclusive culture where you're encouraged to grow, learn, and really make an impact. Whether you're collaborating with your team in person or working remotely, we've got your back, and we make sure everyone feels valued and connected.

The Payroll Transformation Manager will lead the transition from SAP payroll on-premise, reporting to the Head of Payroll and working with HR/IT and 3rd party transformation teams. This role focuses on simplifying the payroll landscape, enhancing operational efficiency & controls, and improving the colleague experience by delivering modern, agile, and efficient pay processes

We know our people are the magic ingredient in our success. That's why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career. They include Company Pension Scheme, Discretionary/Performance based bonus, Private Health Insurance and Colleague Discounts.
Beyond that, we'll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented People, Communications and Sustainability team and unbox your passion at the UK's best-known retailer in tech.
#LI-Hybrid

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application Apply careerscurrys and we'll do our best to help.