Payroll Implementation Specialist

Client Onboarding Support clients throughout the payroll implementation journey Attend kick-off meetings and help deliver implementation projects Build positive relationships with clients and provide regular updates on project progress Act as the day-to-day contact for implementation-related queries Payroll Configuration Gather payroll and business requirements from clients Configure payroll settings based on agreed requirements Set up payroll calendars, earning and deduction codes, and other payroll elements Support the configuration of reports and integrations where required Data Migration Assist clients with preparing payroll data for migration Validate imported employee and payroll data Identify and resolve data issues before go-live Ensure data accuracy throughout the implementation process Testing & Go Live Support payroll testing and parallel payroll runs Investigate and resolve testing issues alongside internal teams Assist clients through go-live activities Ensure implementation documentation is completed and signed off Project Delivery Keep project plans and documentation up to date Attend internal and client project meetings Track actions, risks and outstanding tasks Escalate issues to senior consultants where required Continuous Improvement Maintain implementation documentation and best practice guides Share knowledge and lessons learned with the wider team Keep up to date with payroll legislation and product enhancements 2-4 years' experience in payroll, payroll implementation or payroll operations Good understanding of payroll processes and payroll legislation Experience using payroll or HRIS systems. Comfortable working directly with clients. Strong organisation and time management skills. Excellent communication skills. Good Excel and data validation skills Able to manage multiple projects with support from senior colleagues A collaborative approach and willingness to learn Nice to Have Experience implementing payroll or HR software Experience working with global or multi-country payrolls Knowledge of APIs, integrations or data imports Experience working in a consultancy or customer-facing environment