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