Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Axon Moore; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Axon Moore is partnering with a Blackburn-based services business to recruit a Part-time Payroll Specialist (2-3 days per week) on an initial three-month contract.

You will support the transition of payroll operations from an in-house model to an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring continuity and accuracy throughout the transition period, with close collaboration across People, Finance and IT.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll operational knowledge, including controls and compliance.
• Experience coordinating payroll transition projects with milestones and testing.
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end transition of payroll services from in-house to outsourced provider.
• Provide coverage to the in-house payroll process during the transition.
• Coordinate transition activities, timelines, milestones and testing plans.
• Work with People, Finance and IT to ensure successful implementation.
• Identify, track and mitigate risks associated with the transition.
• Ensure payroll processing continues accurately pre, during and post-transition.
• Ad hoc duties, working closely with the Payroll Manager.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Project coordination

Third-party payroll

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel reporting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Part-time Payroll Specialist (Contract) | Up to £43,000 pro rata | Blackburn (2-3 days per week) |Fantastic Culture & Working Environment

I am partnering a fantastic services business based in Blackburn as they look to recruit for a Part-time Payroll Specialist (2-3 days per week) on an initial three month temporary basis.

The role is to support the successful transition of payroll operations from an in-house model to an outsourced payroll provider.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the end-to-end transition of payroll services from the in-house team to the outsourced payroll provider
• Provide coverage to the in-house payroll process during the transition period
• Coordinate transition activities, timelines, milestones, and testing plans
• Work closely with People Team, Finance, IT, and the external provider to ensure successful implementation
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks associated with the transition
• Ensure payroll processing continues accurately and on schedule pre, during and post-transition
• Ad hoc duties, working closely with the Payroll Manager

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong payroll operational knowledge, including payroll controls, compliance, and processes
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills