Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Part-time Payroll Specialist (Contract) | Up to £43,000 pro rata | Blackburn (2-3 days per week) |Fantastic Culture & Working Environment

I am partnering a fantastic services business based in Blackburn as they look to recruit for a Part-time Payroll Specialist (2-3 days per week) on an initial three month temporary basis.

The role is to support the successful transition of payroll operations from an in-house model to an outsourced payroll provider.

• Support the end-to-end transition of payroll services from the in-house team to the outsourced payroll provider
• Provide coverage to the in-house payroll process during the transition period
• Coordinate transition activities, timelines, milestones, and testing plans
• Work closely with People Team, Finance, IT, and the external provider to ensure successful implementation
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks associated with the transition
• Ensure payroll processing continues accurately and on schedule pre, during and post-transition
• Ad hoc duties, working closely with the Payroll Manager

• Strong payroll operational knowledge, including payroll controls, compliance, and processes
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills