Interim Payroll Implementation Specialist

Michael Page
City of London, Greater London

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.
Posted 2026-02-27

Recommended Jobs

Reception Teacher

Qualiteach Education Group Ltd
Waltham Forest, Greater London

Reception Teacher - Primary School - Waltham Forest - ASAP Start - Full Time - Long Term - £185-£245 Per Day (dependent on experience) * Reception Teacher required in Waltham Forest * Reception Te…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-06

Senior Software Engineer - Python / hx Renew

Travelers
London

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property ca…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-28

Computer Science Teacher - Mixed Secondary School in...

Marchant Recruitment
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Computer Science Teacher – Mixed Secondary School in Kingston (January Start) Location: Kingston Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale A …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-07

Senior Building Control ref OR24878

London

Job Purpose To supervise an area of the borough to ensure compliance with building control legislation, Assist with the implementation of marketing, service delivery, quality initiatives, recov…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-12

Senior Radiographer

Nuffield Health
London

Senior Radiographer Highgate Hospital Nuffield Health| North London N6 4DJ | Diagnostic Imaging | 37.5 hours per week| Full Time Permanent As Britain’s largest Healthcare Charity, we’ve in…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-06

Renewables & Infrastructure Valuations

Brimstone Consulting
London

Renewables & Infrastructure Valuations Location: London (2-3 days in office) The Role You will be working towards (Assistant Manager), or managing a portfolio of valuation clients (Manage…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-09

A M S P r o d u c t i o n L e a d

Uniting People
London

Require a Senior Lead with good experience in leading AMS/Production support engagements with Insurance domain (London Lloyds Market) Years of experience needed - 8-10 years in service delivery, I…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-06

Patient Pathway Administrator - Ophthalmology Centre

Welbeck Health Partners
London

About the department Our new Ophthalmology Centre is a flagship development within the Welbeck network, purpose built to set a new benchmark for specialist day‑case eye care. It brings together st…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-13

Category Buyer - Indirect | Food Services Organisation

Talent Drive
London

This is an exciting opportunity, with clearly defined career pathways and progression opportunities to support you in your long-term career aspirations. This role is pivotal in implementing successfu…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-27