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

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