Payroll Implementation Manager (FTC)

CYGNET; West Malling; Ibrido; GBP 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

2 days in office, 3 days WFH

Competitive salary up to £100,000

Descrizione del lavoro

Cygnet Health Care is looking for an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to lead their payroll transformation, migrating from IRIS Payrite to Workday Payroll. The role is based at Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, with a 12-month FTC and hybrid working.

You will coordinate payroll processes, data migration, testing and stakeholder engagement to ensure a smooth go-live and ongoing continuity. You will work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance and IT to deliver on-time, within-scope payroll

Competenze

• Proven payroll implementation or payroll transformation experience.
• Experience delivering payroll system implementations.
• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge.
• Knowledge of UK statutory payroll legislation.
• Experience of payroll testing, reconciliation and data migration.
• Experience managing complex projects and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience producing project documentation, RAID logs and status reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Mansioni

• Lead day-to-day delivery of the Payroll workstream within the Workday implementation programme.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone schedules and critical paths.
• Coordinate payroll workshops, design sessions and stakeholder meetings.
• Oversee payroll data cleansing, migration and validation activities.
• Own the end-to-end payroll testing strategy and sign-off processes.
• Manage governance, reporting and readiness for go-live and hypercare.
• Communicate progress and issues to stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance and IT.

Conoscenze

Payroll transformation

Workday Payroll

IRIS Payrite migration

Data migration

Testing & reconciliation

Stakeholder management

Project documentation

Advanced Excel

UK payroll legislation

Formazione

Prince2 / Agile project management qualification

Strumenti

Workday Payroll

IRIS Payrite

Descrizione del lavoro

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Health Care is one of the UK’s largest independent providers of mental health care. Cygnet is seeking and experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to join our Payroll Team at our Kings Hill Office in West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AE.Please note this a FTC for up to 12 months.Job PurposeThe Payroll Implementation Manager will lead the operational delivery of the organisation's payroll transformation programme, migrating payroll operations from IRIS Payrite to Workday Payroll.The role is responsible for coordinating all payroll implementation activities, ensuring payroll processes, controls, integrations, reporting and statutory requirements are successfully transitioned to Workday Payroll. Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, Workday consultants and implementation partners, the Payroll Implementation Manager will ensure the solution is delivered on time, within scope and ready for a successful go-live.The role ensures payroll continuity, data integrity, testing governance, operational readiness and successful adoption of Workday Payroll across all payroll frequencies.Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme DeliveryLead day-to-day delivery of the Payroll workstream within the Workday implementation programme.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone schedules and critical paths.Monitor progress against agreed timelines and escalate risks where necessary.Coordinate payroll workshops, design sessions and stakeholder meetings.Ensure all payroll deliverables are completed to agreed quality standards.Support governance forums and provide regular project status reporting.Payroll Process DesignReview existing IRIS Payrite payroll processes and identify opportunities for improvement.Translate business requirements into Workday Payroll configurations.Challenge existing processes and drive standardisation where appropriate.Ensure all payroll procedures are documented and approved.Support development of future-state payroll operating models.Data Migration & ValidationLead payroll data cleansing activities.Ensure employee, payroll, statutory and historical data is accurate prior to migration.Coordinate extraction, transformation and loading activities.Oversee payroll reconciliation activities between source and target systems.Manage data validation exercises and issue resolution.Testing LeadershipOwn the end-to-end payroll testing strategy.Develop and coordinate testing plans and scripts.Ensure defects are documented, prioritised and resolved.Provide payroll sign-off recommendations.Drive achievement of payroll accuracy targets prior to go-live.Stakeholder ManagementAct as the key point of contact for payroll implementation activities.Build strong relationships with Payroll teams, HR teams, Finance, IT, Operational leaders, Workday consultants, Kainos implementation teamsManage expectations and communicate project updates effectively.Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution.Readiness & Change ManagementSupport development of payroll training materials.Coordinate payroll training and knowledge transfer activities.Ensure operational teams are prepared for new processes and technology.Support change impact assessments and communication plans.Drive user adoption and confidence.Go-Live & HypercareLead payroll readiness assessments.Support Go/No-Go decision-making processes.Coordinate payroll activities during cutover.Manage issues during go-live and hypercare periods.Ensure successful transition into business-as-usual operations.Parallel payroll validation and go-live readiness are critical success measures of the role.Key AccountabilitiesSuccessful migration from IRIS Payrite to Workday Payroll.Delivery of payroll milestones to agreed timelines.Payroll data accuracy.Completion of testing and parallel payroll activities.Stakeholder engagement and communication.Payroll operational readiness.Go-live success and payroll continuity.Regulatory and statutory compliance.Knowledge & ExperienceEssentialProven payroll implementation or payroll transformation experience.Experience delivering payroll system implementations.Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge.Knowledge of UK statutory payroll legislation.Experience of payroll testing, reconciliation and data migration.Experience managing complex projects and stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience producing project documentation, RAID logs and status reporting.Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.DesirableWorkday Payroll implementation experience.Experience migrating from IRIS Payrite or similar payroll systems.Prince2, Agile or project management qualification.Experience working with payroll integrations and third-party interfaces.Healthcare or multi-site organisation experience.Key Skills & CompetenciesSkilled in project delivery, payroll operations, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to manage priorities, mitigate risks, ensure payroll compliance and accuracy, lead change initiatives, and drive process and service improvements through effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary up to £100,000 per yearHybrid working with 2 days in the office and 3 days WFHStrong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportContributory pension scheme“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savingsBlue Light discount card25 days annual leave plus an additional paid birthday & anniversary day leave.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply