Sue Daniels 

Head of Global Projects

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Biography

Sue Daniels is Head of Global Projects at activpayroll, where she leads the global project management function. She is responsible for ensuring complex client projects are delivered on time and in line with agreed plans, coordinating payroll, payments, general ledger, technical integrations, and other key workstreams. Through a structured project methodology and proactive risk management approach, Sue helps clients achieve smooth and successful global transitions. 

Professional Experience and Achievements

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Project Management Leadership

Sue leads activpayroll’s global project management team, overseeing the delivery of client implementations and strategic business initiatives. She has successfully managed large-scale transformation projects, including the migration of more than 450 UK payrolls onto a new payroll platform with minimal disruption to clients. 

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Payroll and Project Management Expertise

With more than 25 years of experience, Sue has held a wide range of operational and leadership roles across payroll implementation, business-as-usual operations, global implementations, solution design, and project management. This breadth of experience gives her a deep understanding of the end-to-end payroll lifecycle and client delivery process. 

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

Sue works closely with teams across the business, including Business Development, Customer Success, Global Implementation, and Technology. Her collaborative approach ensures projects are delivered efficiently while aligning client objectives with operational and technical requirements. 

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Client Relationship Management

Building strong client relationships is central to Sue’s approach. She focuses on creating trust and confidence throughout the project lifecycle through clear communication, transparency, and a commitment to delivering successful outcomes. Her calm and pragmatic approach helps clients navigate challenges and manage risk effectively. 

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Leadership Approach

Sue is known for her hands-on leadership style, strong customer focus, and commitment to service excellence. She leads by example, supporting both her team and the wider business while maintaining a practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving and project delivery.  

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Inside activpayroll: Meet Sue Daniels

Inside activpayroll: Meet Sue Daniels

Meet Sue Daniels, Head of Global Projects at activpayroll, and discover her insights on project delivery, client success and collaboration.
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