Payroll Implementation Consultant

Skills
Software As A ServiceTransact-SQLAgile Project ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Systems ImplementationCustomer EngagementPayroll Administration
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Proven software implementation experience in pensions payroll financial services or technology
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation PAYE RTI payroll balancing and controls
  • Ability to gather requirements and produce functional specifications
  • Strong T-SQL skills with SQL databases data extraction validation and troubleshooting
  • Understanding of pensions administration processes workflows benefit calculations reporting and system integrations
  • Experience with data migration activities and data accuracy checks
  • Confident client-facing communication skills throughout the project lifecycle
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of DB and DC pension arrangements

Nice to have

  • Consultative
  • Analytical
  • Organised
  • Client-facing
  • Detail-focused

Day to day

  • Gather client requirements and translate them into clear functional specifications for payroll and pensions implementation work
  • Configure administration platform functionality including payroll processes workflows interfaces and reporting to meet client needs
  • Support data migrations validation testing training and go-live activities while working closely with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Manage multiple concurrent project priorities and provide technical problem solving across implementation and release activities

Hiring process

  • Pre-employment screening checks
  • Employment verification
  • Activity and GAP verification
  • DBS or Access NI check
  • Credit check
  • Sanctions check
  • CIFAS check