Payroll Implementation Manager (FTC)

NHS Jobs; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Birthday/anniversary leave

Zusammenfassung

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Manager to drive the migration from IRIS Payrite to Workday Payroll across multiple sites, including the Kings Hill Office in West Malling. You will lead the payroll transformation programme, ensuring data integrity, testing governance and on-time go-live for all frequencies.

The role is a 12-month FTC, hybrid with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, offering strong career progression, DBS checks, and a competitive package

Qualifikationen

• Proven payroll implementation or payroll transformation experience.
• Experience delivering payroll system implementations.
• Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge.
• Knowledge of UK statutory payroll legislation.

Aufgaben

• Lead delivery of the payroll workstream within the Workday implementation programme.
• Translate requirements into Workday Payroll configurations and standardise processes.
• Oversee data cleansing, migration and reconciliation activities.
• Own end-to-end payroll testing strategy and defect resolution.

Kenntnisse

Payroll transformation

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Data migration

Workday

Tools

Workday

IRIS Payrite

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 UKs 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 Purpose The 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 Responsibilities

Programme Delivery Lead day-to-day delivery of the Payroll workstream within the Workday implementation programme. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone sc hedules and critical paths. Monitor progress against agreed timelines and escal…

Payroll Process Design

Review 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 & Validation

Lead 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 Leadership

Own 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 Management

Act 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 teams. Manage expectations and communicate project updates effectively. Facilitate decision‑making and issue resolution.

Readiness & Change Management

Support 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 & Hypercare

Lead 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 Accountabilities

Successful 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 & Experience Essential

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.

Desirable

Workday 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 & Competencies

Skilled 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?

Well offer you Salary up to £100,000 per year Hybrid working with 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings Blue Light discount card 25 days annual leave plus an additional paid birthday & anniversary day leave.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.