Project Manager at Xpertise Recruitment, Tyne & Wear, £Contract Rate

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