Payroll Implementation Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Implementation Consultant to join the team on a 6-month contract.

As a consultant, you will configure and deliver payroll automation and administration software using tools such as T‑SQL, SQL, XML and Excel macros. You will work closely with stakeholders and department heads to implement compliant payroll solutions aligned with legislative requirements while managing multiple work streams of varying complexity to keep projects on track.

Bringing strong financial services and migration experience, you will apply technical expertise and analytical rigor to ensure accurate outcomes, gather client requirements, build data frameworks, configure migrations, and occasionally travel to client sites as part of the client delivery team.

• Take responsibility for all aspects of configuring administration systems to meet client requirements, including but not limited to the configuration of workflows, data‑maintenance screens, interfaces with other systems, pensioner payroll, data migrations, reports and benefit calculations.
• Meet with clients to gather requirements and communicate regularly throughout the software customisation process to obtain feedback and approval.
• Customise software systems based on clients’ individual needs and specifications.
• Educate clients on how to use the administration system and customised system features.
• Engage with the training team when required.
• Create documentation for clients and for internal use where appropriate.
• Provide support in the software release process and software upgrade process when required.
• Build relationships with team members and with all internal and external clients.

• Experience implementing software systems within payroll.
• Collaborative and consultative approach to client engagement and ability to communicate technical concepts in accessible language.
• Understanding of pensions business processes and workflows.
• Proficiency with T‑SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, XML and Microsoft Office full suite.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver rapid outcomes.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and organisational skills.
• Experience designing and implementing pensions calculations.
• Experience with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution calculations.
• Experience configuring or developing pensions or financial services software.
• Alternative programming knowledge such as developing Excel macros or similar.
• Intelli Pen / Intelli Calcs experience would be advantageous.

Core hours:
Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week

Location:

Remote with hybrid option available to work onsite if preferred

Day rate: D.O.E via umbrella company

Duration: 6 months, but extension likely

To apply for this role as Payroll Implementation Consultant, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

Please note any offer is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment screening checks. These consist of employment, activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.

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