We are seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Consultant with strong hands-on payroll configuration and UK statutory l expertise. This role requires someone who can configure frameworks, build rules, and ensure accurate outcomes across complex pensioner and employee payroll environments. You will configure and deliver functionality within a pensions administration system, ensuring all processes, calculations and outputs are accurate, compliant and aligned to UK legislation. You will work closely with clients to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, configure components using SQL, T-SQL and XML where required, and perform rigorous testing to ensure successful delivery. What you'll be doing as a Payroll Implementation Consultant: Configuring cycles, earnings, deductions, pay groups and schedules. Ensuring configuration meets all statutory requirements (PAYE, RTI, HMRC submissions). Working with SQL, T-SQL, XML and scripting tools to support payroll logic, validation and data integrity. Implementing and maintaining interfaces, including GL, HR and Finance integrations. Supporting data migration, cleansing, and reconciliation activities ahead of go-live. Performing validation, pre-run checks, balancing and exception handling. Hosting workshops with clients to understand requirements. Providing regular progress updates and supporting evolving client needs. Troubleshooting discrepa...