Project Manager
Key points
- 11/03/25
- North East, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Market related
- Contract
- Product, Project Delivery & Transformation
- Full time
Job role
Payroll Project Manager / 6 Month contract / Day Rate DOE (Outside IR35)
Xpertise are looking for an experienced payroll project manager to take full ownership of a critical ADP payroll recovery project. Sitting within the governance structure, you will be responsible for driving a structured recovery plan, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and seamless payroll operations.
This role requires someone with a strong track record in payroll project recovery, particularly with ADP payroll solutions. You will be expected to take charge, bring structure, and deliver results in a high-pressure environment.
Location: Hybrid – ad hoc days in head office (North UK)
Contract: Initial six-month contract with potential extension
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end recovery of a complex ADP payroll implementation
- Establish strong governance, ensuring compliance and best practices
- Identify key issues, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Work closely with finance, HR, IT, and external vendors
- Provide hands-on leadership, driving resolution of payroll challenges
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and company policies
- Deliver clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders
About you:
- Extensive experience in payroll project recovery, particularly with ADP payroll solutions
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management
- Proven ability to take full ownership and drive change at pace
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and presenting to leadership
- Flexibility to attend ad hoc on-site meetings in the north
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