Payroll Solution Architect

Description:

Payroll Solution Architect

Location: Holborn, London

Contract: Temporary Assignment (minimum 4 months, with potential extension)

Salary: £31.25 - £36.05 per hour (£65,000-£75,000 equiv)

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working

We are working with an innovative tech company seeking an experienced Payroll Solutions Specialist to support the successful delivery and optimisation of UK payroll solutions for a growing customer base.

This is a highly consultative role where you will act as the go-to expert for UK payroll processes, legislation, system configuration and payroll best practice. Working across implementation, customer-facing and internal teams, you will help ensure payroll solutions are delivered efficiently, remain compliant and meet the evolving needs of customers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on UK payroll legislation, compliance and operational best practice.
Support the design, configuration and optimisation of payroll solutions.
Work closely with implementation and customer-facing teams to support onboarding and adoption activities.
Lead requirements gathering and discovery sessions with stakeholders.
Troubleshoot complex payroll and system-related issues.
Advise on integrations between payroll and other business systems.
Identify risks and opportunities for process improvement.
Develop and maintain payroll-related documentation, guides and best practices.
Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to both customers and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, functionality and overall customer experience.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll operations.
Experience implementing, configuring or supporting payroll systems.
Background in a customer-facing payroll, systems or consultancy role.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to translate complex payroll requirements into practical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Desirable

CIPP qualification or equivalent.
Experience within SaaS, software or technology environments.
Knowledge of HR, finance or payroll system integrations.
Experience supporting multiple payroll clients or large-scale payroll operations.
Exposure to payroll transformation or system migration projects.

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