Payroll Systems Tester

We’re recruiting a Payroll Systems Tester for a 9-month fixed-term contract to join an established HR Systems team, supporting payroll system changes, enhancements, and key annual activities. This is a hands‑on role focused on accuracy, control and compliance within a complex payroll environment.

• Developing and executing payroll test scripts and scenarios
• Testing payroll system changes, patches and enhancements end‑to‑end
• Supporting Tax Year End and other critical payroll testing cycles
• Documenting outcomes and maintaining clear audit evidence
• Working closely with Payroll, HR and IT teams
• Acting as a point of contact for payroll system and Oracle HR/Payroll queries

• Experience testing payroll systems in complex environments
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and controls
• High attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach
• Comfortable working in test environments and managing defects
• Collaborative and confident working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

This role offers a salary of up to £35,000 (pro rata), hybrid working with one day per week in the Rushden office, and a clearly defined contract role with real operational impact.