Payroll Process Improvement Manager

Payroll Process Improvement Manager

Join Barclays, a trusted global financial institution, as a Payroll Process Improvement Manager
. This is a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that further enhance payroll operations across the UK and Crown Dependencies. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payroll delivery and driving operational excellence.

• Lead process improvement initiatives across UK and Crown Dependency payrolls, identifying and resolving inefficiencies.
• Analyse historical payroll data, as part of our robust QA approach to ensure ongoing compliance; this includes National Minimum Wage.
• Collaborate with Payroll SMEs and Change teams to implement sustainable solutions and mitigate compliance risks.
• Enhance system functionality within Workday and Service Now, streamlining workflows and further reducing the risk of duplicate payments.
• Influence senior stakeholders and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the payroll function.

• Proven experience in leading payroll process improvement initiatives within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret payroll data, identify risks and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll systems such as Workday and Service Now.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of driving change.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation and policy.

Your position will be located in Northampton.