HR/Payroll Functional SME - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR/Payroll Functional SME for a hybrid position in Kilburn, requiring up to £650 per day. The role involves defining payroll requirements, working with stakeholders, and providing assurance on vendor proposals. Candidates should have a deep understanding of payroll processes, experience with Oracle EBS and Fusion Cloud, and at least 8 years in the field. This opportunity offers a contract until December 2027, with a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of payroll processes and configuration.
• Minimum 2 full payroll cycles of implementation experience.
• 8–10 years overall experience preferred but flexible.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse payroll requirements.
• Define processes and requirements with the business.
• Convert business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Oracle EBS

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Implementation experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role: HR/Payroll Functional SME
Contract Length: Until December 2027
Location: Hybrid/Kilburn – 3 days per week in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £650 per day

Spinwell is recruiting for a HR/Payroll Functional SME for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HR/PAYROLL FUNCTIONAL SME

• Gather and analyse payroll requirements
• Work with business to define processes and requirements
• Partner with vendor (SI) to convert business requirements into technical specifications
• Review functional designs (e.g., MD50s) for assurance
• Support testing and training (create materials)
• Provide assurance and challenge vendor proposals
• Act as subject matter expert for payroll functionality

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HR/PAYROLL FUNCTIONAL SME

• Payroll expertise: Deep understanding of payroll processes and configuration
• Oracle experience:
  • EBS (strong background)
  • Fusion Cloud (at least 1–2 implementations preferred)
• Implementation experience:
  • Minimum 2 full payroll cycles
  • Ideally 8–10 years overall experience (flexible for strong candidates)
• HR knowledge: Nice to have (wider HR skills beneficial)
• Ability to work independently and liaise with business without constant vendor support
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement (basic, not senior-level)

If you are a HR/Payroll Functional SME, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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