Payroll Transformation Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Join a rapidly growing Powered Applications team within the Solutions and Digital practice, supporting business development and project delivery activities across clients from multiple industries. Defining an overall solution architecture to delivering leading practice solutions to support the business requirements. Architecting solutions that contain a mix of cloud based solutions and on premise legacy applications. System design and delivery, including Release Management, integration management, data migration strategy and management. Contributing to the development of a new business Target Operating Model (ToM). Defining IT organisations to manage working in a cloud environment.
At its core, this is a real opportunity to build thought leadership and influence within a fast-growing business area. To join us, therefore, you'll need to be inquisitive and have a strong, informed point of view. Of course, this will need to be balanced with an unwavering client focus - you'll have excellent listening skills, and a proven track record of helping clients reach their desired outcomes. We're looking for self-starters, those with gravitas, credibility, and the natural ability to inspire confidence and empower change.
Role Description
We are seeking a talented individual with experience of complex Payroll implementations.
The role holder will be responsible for the end-to-end process (from owning the RFP response in relation to Payroll scope and subsequently leading the payroll delivery of the winning bids, while managing the relevant onshore / offshore payroll teams against the contracted deliverable.
The role holder will maximise the use of offshore resource where appropriate
The role holder will also assist us in developing further the existing Powered assets (eg. Powered Accelerate) and contribute to the development of the Powered HR practise.
In addition to the above essential attributes, the successful candidate will also be expected to:
Lead the delivery of high-quality Payroll Cloud deployment projects Provide specialist payroll Cloud advice and work closely with the client leads to optimise processes and maximise the benefits of payroll functionality Advise clients on the transformational aspects of payroll Cloud in relation to HR operating model, self-service and service delivery, mobility and process execution Contribute to the business development and sales initiatives including bid, proposal and contract / commercial negotiations with our clients Advise on technical integration's of payroll applications with other client and 3rd party applications such as payroll, benefits and finance systems Advise on data migration and data integrity as part of the deployment engagement Support the client through the solution design process and enable them to optimise their processes and maximise the benefits of payroll functionality
Required Skill and Qualifications
Proven relationship-building and influencing skills Experience in working with all phases of an implementation life cycle and knowledge of implementation methodology Facilitation and problem solving skillsAbility to produce deliverables as prescribed by the KPMG implementation methodology in the discovery, analysis/design, build, testing and deployment stages (Training will be given on the KPMG method)Business analysis and requirements gathering abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSelf-starter attitude and ability to work well within ambiguity Track record of working with or within the HR function Detailed working knowledge of how Payroll services are delivered at the process levelAbility to effectively transfer knowledge in a non-classroom settingAbility to learn technology quickly through instructionProven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with varying team members Deep functional knowledge of Payroll management business applications.Experience as a payroll solution expert and/or project manager of enterprise software deploymentsStrong experience in managing Payroll teams, as part of an HR / Finance operation for a large organisation Experience with HR / Payroll process mapping and redesign
Flexibility to travel is required
Lorien Internal is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Transformation Lead roles across Lorien's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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