29 Mar 2026 BBBH63512 Payroll Service Delivery Manager £53000 – £61000 per annum + hybrid worki …

Location:

Belfast (BT1) – County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Salary:

53000.00 – 61000.00

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Information Technology Jobs

Job ID:

132887196

Company:

MCS Group

Posted On:

16 April 2026

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, efficient services and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee the day-to-day delivery of payroll services, ensuring exceptional standards, strong team performance, and effective collaboration across a complex operational setting.
The role Provide senior leadership for the day-to-day delivery of payroll services, ensuring high-quality performance against SLAs, KPIs, and statutory requirements. Lead, manage, and develop large operational teams, driving performance, engagement, and continuous improvement. Oversee service delivery planning and implementation, ensuring efficient, customer-focused payroll operations across multiple service areas. Identify and deliver process improvements, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. Manage stakeholder relationships, resolving service issues and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across internal and external partners. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management, including financial controls, audit readiness, and data integrity. Deputise for senior leadership as required, representing the service in high-level forums and contributing to strategic planning and decision-making. The Person
As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:
Essential Degree or relevant professional qualification in Finance/Business, or substantial middle management experience in payroll/finance service delivery within a large complex organisation, along with experience managing teams and delivering results through others. Proven experience working with a range of stakeholders and delivering performance improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes. Strong organisational, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, hold teams to account, and work effectively in a high-pressure, customer-facing environment. Knowledge of payroll processes and PAYE legislation, with the ability to analyse complex information to support decision-making and service improvement. What’s in it for you? Annual salary of £53-61k Hybrid working arrangements Flexible working arrangements 37 days annual leave The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality payroll service that supports essential frontline services.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or at .

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