Ready to step up and lead one of the UK''s largest payroll operations?If you''re currently a Head of Payroll looking for that next big move, this Director of Payroll and Benefits Operations role is the perfect progression.You''ll oversee accurate, timely payroll delivery for 60,000 colleagues across weekly, lunar, and monthly cycles, managing a £3bn annual payroll. You''ll spend at least 50% of your time across UK payroll offices, staying close to your teams and the operation.Leading a high-performing team of 40+, you''ll drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service excellence. You''ll partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and People Services to improve data integrity, reduce errors, and enhance the colleague experience. Working alongside our Director of Technical, Governance and Compliance, you''ll continually strengthen processes and embed best practice across the function.Pay, benefits and more:We''re looking to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package which will be discussed at telephone interview. In addition, we offer and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You''ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!What you''ll do on a typical day:Lead the end-to-end d