Payroll Implementation Specialist

Reference: JN-

Posted:

Location: Liverpool, England, GB

Contract type: Temporary

Company: Michael Page

Job function: Accounting

Subsector: Payroll

Sector: Retail

Where: Liverpool

Contract type: Temporary

Consultant name: Emmie Kelly

Consultant phone:

• Immediate start.
• Temporary project role.

About Our Client

A company operating in the retail sector based in Liverpool.

Job Description

• Take ownership of a payroll system implementation, ensuring a smooth transition into business-as-usual operations.
• Identify and resolve outstanding payroll issues, stabilising processes and "stopping the bleeding" following implementation.
• Conduct a diagnostic review of existing payroll processes, identifying root causes of recurring issues and recommending practical improvements.
• Lead payroll process optimisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across end-to-end payroll operations.
• Support change management activities, engaging with stakeholders to drive adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Manage payroll testing, including user acceptance testing (UAT), identifying defects and ensuring issues are resolved before go-live or project completion.
• Develop and document new payroll processes, controls, and best practice procedures to support long-term operational success.
• Provide guidance and training to payroll users and key stakeholders to ensure confidence in the new system.
• Ensure payroll remains compliant with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions, and company policies throughout the implementation.
• Support knowledge transfer to the permanent payroll team, leaving a stable, well-documented payroll function at the end of the assignment.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Implementation Specialist should have:

• Proven experience in payroll systems implementation or management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent technical skills and familiarity with payroll software.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal teams and provide training.
• Problem-solving abilities to address system or process challenges effectively.

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to enhance payroll expertise.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.