Interim Payroll Implementation Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Build an end‑to‑end payroll function for the business, including operating model, governance, controls, workflows, and SLAs.
- Design payroll processes covering inputs, validations, approvals, reconciliations, statutory submissions, year‑end tasks, and audit requirements.
- Lead the full implementation of the chosen payroll system, including configuration, integration, testing, and go‑live readiness.
- Oversee data migration, data cleansing, mapping, and validation activities.
- Manage SIT, UAT, and parallel payroll testing cycles to ensure accurate calculation and compliance.
- Develop documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, process maps, and ongoing payroll manuals for internal use.
- Establish statutory compliance practices in relation to PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC reporting.
- Build the long‑term payroll control environment including quality checks, segregation of duties, and assurance frameworks.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure integration and alignment across systems and processes.
- Act as the payroll subject‑matter expert during system selection, implementation, and operational transition.
- Support training, knowledge transfer, and handover to permanent teams post‑go‑live.
- Provide post‑implementation hypercare and ongoing optimisation recommendations.
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