CASE_STUDY:
University of Birmingham
COMPANY:
University of Birmingham
SPECIALISM:
HR & Finance, Permanent Staffing
About
The University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading higher education institutions, with over 8,000 employees and a complex payroll structure spanning academic, administrative, and research departments.
Client Overview
The University required an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of a multi-million pound monthly payroll and lead a team through a period
of change. Internal efforts to hire had stalled due to a highly competitive market and limited response from traditional advertising. They needed someone technically strong, experienced in higher education payroll complexity, and able to manage both people and process improvement.
Our Approach
Vivo Talent partnered with the University’s HR and Payroll teams to run a targeted, high-touch recruitment campaign, including:
- Deep dive into role requirements and team dynamics
- Market mapping of senior payroll professionals in the Midlands
- Forensic headhunting and engagement through phone, email and LinkedIn
- CV benchmarking and salary alignment guidance
- Full interview coordination and feedback loops
Why it Matters:
In a sector where payroll complexity and compliance are paramount, the University needed a confident, capable leader — fast. By taking a consultative and precise approach, Vivo Talent delivered the right hire quickly, ensuring continuity, compliance and long-term capability for the University’s payroll function.
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