We are looking for driven and ambitious payroll implementation professionals who are keen to develop a challenging and stimulating career. As an Implementation Manager you will play a critical role in onboarding new clients to our Payroll Operate solution in the UK.
Your key responsibilities
Interact with clients to understand their Payroll needs and develop requirements to ensure that the implementations are completed on time and to the highest quality
Establish the plan and manage delivery of the client implementation project to ensure target dates are met
Co-ordinate data migration, parallel and first live runs with the client and the relevant internal teams
Work with the service delivery team to ensure smooth handover to the business-as-usual team
Developing and advising on bespoke financial reports, such as general ledger reports
Supporting and developing more junior members of the team
Preparing fee and budget details
Skills and attributes for success
Solid UK Payroll technical knowledge
Demonstrable project management and time management skills - balancing multiple priorities by considering importance, level of urgency and other dependencies
Assertive and proactive approach to the delivery and implementation of client engagements
Aptitude for effectively networking within large organisations and building relationships with individuals and clients
Ability to utilise research effectively and explain complex subjects in a clear manner
Capability to problem-solve and develop bespoke client solutions
Ideally, you'll also have:-
Over 5 years' relevant hands-on UK Payroll knowledge
Payroll qualifications e.g., Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) (preferred)
Experience of payroll implementations in a high-volume business is essential
Expertise in understanding payroll compliance, rules, and legislations
Thorough understanding of upstream and downstream processes that impact Payroll
Good understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy
iTrent experience required
What you need to do now
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