Job Title: Payroll Specialist / Payroll Consultant – Implementation Focus Location: Northampton (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Friday) Contract: 6 Months (Contingent Contractor) Overall Purpose of the Role Barclays is seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to support the implementation of a new payroll system as part of a high-impact transformation project. This is not a business-as-usual (BAU) payroll role; instead, it's hands-on, project-focused work supporting the transition to Workday and delivering key elements of the payroll implementation. Key Responsibilities Support the payroll system implementation (Workday) Perform payroll data reconciliation and validation Execute functional testing of payroll scenarios Collaborate with payroll project teams and existing payroll operations Liaise with offshore payroll teams (India) Ensure accurate system performance through testing and validation Develop, review, and update working instructions Engage with senior stakeholders, including the Global Head of Payroll Deliver project tasks using Access methodology, both remotely and on-site Key Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll (UK and/or Irish legislation knowledge preferred) Strong Excel skills – must be confident with VLOOKUPs and large datasets Experience in payroll implementations, ideally with Workday Comfortable working in large organisations with high volume and pace Preferably CIPP qualified or part-qualified (not essential) Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, unstructured environment Strong functional testing mindset and attention to detail Working Environment Hybrid working model: On-site in Northampton three days a week (Mon/Tues/Fri), remote otherwise Fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities Hands-on, autonomous role with no direct reports Candidates must be adaptable, confident, and able to contribute immediately About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank, operating across retail banking, payments, and top-tier corporate and investment banking. We’re driven by our mission to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way. Our Values Respect • Integrity • Service • Excellence • Stewardship These values guide everything we do – for our clients, customers, colleagues, and communities. Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our culture and how we operate. Hybrid Working This role follows Barclays' hybrid working model: 3 days on-site in Northampton, with remote work on remaining days. Contractor Benefits (via Randstad Sourceright) Paid holiday entitlement 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Access to lifestyle and retail discounts