Job Description
6-7 month contract role with a local authority
Summary
* This is a 6-7 month contract role with a local authority, designed to lead and support the delivery of an efficient, accurate, and high-quality payroll service during a period of organizational change and system transformation. The position is crucial for maintaining business-as-usual operations while facilitating the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood). The successful candidate will ensure future-ready payroll capability and continuous service improvement.
Responsibilities
* Ensure accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services.
* Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and internal controls.
* Deliver high levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
* Support the transition from SAP to Oracle Fusion (Redwood).
* Contribute to system testing, data validation, and implementation activities.
* Ensure payroll processes are optimised and aligned with the new system.
Requirements
* Essential Experience Required
o Significant experience managing payroll in a complex organization.
o Proven experience delivering end-to-end payroll services.
o Experience supporting payroll system implementations or major upgrades.
o Experience delivering service improvements and managing change.
* Essential Qualifications Required
o Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week.
* Hybrid mix of home and office.
* End date: 29/01/2027.
* We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To lead and support the delivery of an efficient, accurate, and high-quality payroll service during a period of organisational change and system transformation