We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction.

On behalf of PwC, we are recruiting for a Global Payroll Strategy Programme Manager on a 6-month contract based in London.

Join us as a Global Payroll Strategy Programme Manager:

To lead and deliver global payroll consulting and transformation solutions for multinational clients, driving operational efficiency and strategic improvement.

Manage client engagements from strategy through execution while building strong stakeholder relationships and leading high-performing teams.

What you'll do:

• Utilise a range of tools and methodologies to analyse industry trends, generate insights, develop strategic solutions, resolve operational challenges, and design future-state payroll functions
• Manage small to mid-sized workstreams and lead teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes
• Lead RFP responses for clients seeking consultancy support in defining and implementing global payroll strategies
• Identify and mitigate risks within BAU payroll cycles, implement additional control measures where required, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned
• Manage end-to-end consulting engagements, including proposal development, project scoping, deliverable oversight, and team coordination
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to team members while maintaining strong stakeholder and client relationships

The skills you'll need:

• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships with payroll providers and clients across multiple regions
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and multi-country operating models
• Collaborative team player with a passion for sharing knowledge and developing deeper business insights
• Proven ability to drive positive change within payroll functions, improving performance and stakeholder experience
• Demonstrated functional and technical expertise with a strong track record of success in payroll operations

At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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