Marks Sattin is proud to be supporting a leading organisation in their search a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a fixed-term basis, dedicated to the successful implementation of a brand-new payroll system.

This is a fantastic opportunity for payroll professionals with strong technical expertise to play a key role in shaping the future of the payroll function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Payroll Manager to support all phases of the system implementation.
• Contribute to the full delivery lifecycle of the new payroll system.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and deliver payroll requirements.
• Lead system testing, parallel runs, and payroll output validation.
• Create and refine process documentation, training guides, and user materials.
• Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC standards, and employment law.
• Act as a payroll subject matter expert throughout the project.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and suggest process improvements.

About You

• In-depth understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and employment law.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence effectively.
• CIPP qualification is a plus.

If you are interested in the role please apply

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