The business is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Specialist to design, build, and implement a complete payroll function for a rapidly scaling technology organisation. This role requires deep payroll expertise, hands-on implementation capability, and the ability to set up systems, processes, compliance frameworks, and operational controls from the ground up. The ideal candidate is immediately available or on a 1 week notice.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organisation within the business services industry, known for providing exceptional solutions to its clients. This medium-sized company values precision and efficiency in its operations and offers a professional and structured working environment.The business is a fast-growing London-based technology company entering its next stage of scale. With rapid headcount growth and expanding operations, the organisation is investing heavily in building strong internal foundations, including establishing a best-in-class payroll function to support its future growth.
Description
Responsibilities:
*Build an end-to-end payroll function for the business, including operating model, governance, controls, workflows, and SLAs.
*Design payroll processes covering inputs, validations, approvals, reconciliations, statutory submissions, year-end tasks, and audit requirements.
*Lead the full implementation of the chosen payroll system, including configuration, integration, testing, and go-live readiness.
*Oversee data migration, data cleansing, mapping, and validation activities.
*Manage SIT, UAT, and parallel payroll testing cycles to ensure accurate calculation and compliance.
*Develop documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, process maps, and ongoing payroll manuals for internal use.
*Establish statutory compliance practices in relation to PAYE, NI, pensions, and HMRC reporting.
*Build the long-term payroll control environment including quality checks, segregation of duties, and assurance frameworks.
*Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure integration and alignment across systems and processes.
*Act as the payroll subject-matter expert during system selection, implementation, and operational transition.
*Support training, knowledge transfer, and handover to permanent teams post-go-live.
*Provide post-implementation hypercare and ongoing optimisation recommendations.
Profile
A successful Payroll Implementation Specialist should have:
*Extensive experience delivering payroll implementations or major payroll transformations, ideally within fast-growing or tech-centric businesses.
*Proven ability to build a payroll function from scratch, including process design, compliance design, and operational controls.
*Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and best-practice payroll governance.
*Hands-on configuration and testing experience with payroll systems and integrations.
*Strong data skills with experience in migration and validation.
*Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT.
*Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment with changing priorities.
*Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Job Offer
*Competitive daily rate of GBP 400 to GBP 450.
*Opportunity to work in a professional and structured environment.
*Temporary position offering valuable experience in payroll implementation.
*Collaborative team environment within the business services industry.
*Role based in the vibrant city of London.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Payroll Implementation Specialist in London, we encourage you to apply now!