Senior Payroll Transformation Consultant
Permanent | Remote | Payroll| Transformation & ERP
At Peregrine, were always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.
The role:
We are seeking a Senior Payroll Transformation Consultant to support a large-scale HR & Payroll transformation programme. In this role, you will act as a hands-on payroll SME, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and integrity throughout system transitions and service changes, and work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, programme teams and third-party stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has deep UK payroll expertise, strong analytical capability and experience working in complex, high-volume environments to make a significant impact in a large-scale transformation programme.
Responsibilities:
Process and oversee end-to-end payroll activity including starters, leavers, changes, deductions, retros and corrections
Apply expert knowledge of UK payroll legislation to ensure compliance across all payroll outputs
Act as a technical escalation point for complex payroll issues and high-risk scenarios
Support payroll transition activities including parallel runs, validation and reconciliation across systems
Identify and resolve data integrity issues impacting payroll calculations and outputs
Contribute to service design and operating model development ensuring payroll requirements are embedded
Develop payroll documentation including SOPs, process maps and test scripts
Support testing, cutover and hypercare phases to ensure a smooth transition into BAU
What does success look like in this role?
Accurate and compliant payroll delivery throughout transformation phases
Effective identification and resolution of payroll discrepancies and risks
Strong stakeholder confidence in payroll outputs and processes
Successful transition with minimal disruption to employees and operations
Skills & Experience:
Strong hands-on experience processing payroll end-to-end in a high-volume environment
Expert knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pensions
Experience supporting payroll transitions, including parallel runs and data reconciliation
Strong analytical skills with experience in payroll variance analysis and root cause investigation
Experience managing payroll controls, cutoff processes and post-payroll reconciliation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across HR, Payroll and Finance
Experience working in shared services, outsourced or regulated environments
Ability to produce payroll documentation including SOPs, workflows and test scripts
Desirable skills:
Experience with Oracle Fusion Payroll or similar ERP systems
Experience working on large-scale transformation or ERP implementation programmes
Background in public sector or highly regulated environments
Experience working with system integrators or consulting partners
About Peregrine
We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team thats focused on growth, both yours, our clients, and the sectors we support. Youll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.
How Specialist Talent Works
As a permanent employee at Peregrine, youll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means youll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. Youll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. Youre not a contractor - youre a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.
Our Culture
Were curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether thats helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.
Diversity and Inclusion
Were proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, were working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.
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