Senior Payroll Officer

Job Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll specialist to work closely with the Programme Lead in the implementation and delivery of a new in - house Payroll system. The successful hire will have previous operational payroll experience transitioning from an hybrid to In -house payroll service.

This is a 6 month fixed term contract with an immediate start, offering remote working, a generous salary & benefits package, and excellent career prospects with an established, public sector agency organisation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for being a key contributor to the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a new system application for the Payroll Team.


• Work closely with the Programme Lead, and additional key stakeholders to effectively manage the transition of payroll services from an outsourced vendor, to an in house programme.


• Work closely with other members of the Payroll team to continuously review current processes and identity best practice procedures where appropriate.


• Provide risk & issues identification, assessment, and mitigation to senior management.


• Provide technical and functional support for Oracle Fusion Payroll.

Personal Specification:

• Extensive experience in a similar Payroll and Payroll Operations role.


• Experience implementing full life cycle Payroll/Finance systems.


• PM/PMO experience building and maintaining project plans.


• Good understanding of payroll management processes, systems & process improvements.


• Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Payroll and related modules.