Payroll Lead (Oracle Fusion)

Akkodis; Greater London; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Payroll Lead with Oracle Fusion expertise for a remote delivery role on a major government transformation. This contract focuses on payroll testing, validation, go-live readiness, and post-implementation hypercare.

You'll lead payroll testing within Oracle Fusion, configure processes and outputs, support UAT, manage defects, and coordinate with payroll, HR and project teams through the implementation lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll operations experience with Oracle Fusion Payroll.
• Experience in payroll testing, validation, and defect management.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across multiple levels in large transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll testing and validation activities within Oracle Fusion.
• Ensure payroll configurations and outputs function as expected.
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Investigate, manage and resolve payroll defects.
• Provide payroll leadership during hypercare and post-go-live support.
• Collaborate with payroll, HR, project and technical teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Payroll operations

Oracle Fusion Payroll

Testing

Defect management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Payroll Lead (Oracle Fusion)

Location: Remote (Equipment Collection Required)
Rate: £250 to £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: Until May 2027
Start Date: ASAP
Candidates need to be SC eligible

Looking for an Oracle Fusion contract where you can take ownership of payroll delivery during a major transformation programme?

Akkodis is excited to be supporting a large public sector organisation as it enters a crucial stage of its Oracle Fusion implementation.

This an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Lead to play a key role in payroll testing, validation, go-live readiness, and post-implementation hyper care. Your expertise will contribute towards a high-profile programme at a critical point in its delivery and help ensure a smooth transition into a new Oracle Fusion environment.

If you have a strong payroll background, Oracle Fusion experience, and enjoy working with stakeholders across both business and project teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Impact

• Lead payroll testing and validation activities within Oracle Fusion.
• Ensure payroll processes, calculations, and outputs are accurately configured and functioning as expected.
• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Investigate, manage, and resolve payroll-related defects and issues.
• Work closely with payroll, HR, project, and technical teams throughout the implementation life cycle.
• Support business readiness activities ahead of go-live.
• Provide leadership during hypercare and post-go-live support.
• Act as the payroll subject matter expert across the programme.

Who Is This Role For?

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong experience in payroll operations and payroll processes.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Payroll.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or transformation programmes.
• Strong testing and defect management experience.
• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within complex programme environments.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within local government or the wider public sector.
• Knowledge of Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS).
• Experience supporting Oracle Fusion go-live and hypercare activities.
• Previous experience acting as a Payroll Lead, Payroll SME, or Payroll Manager within a transformation programme.

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a major Oracle Fusion programme approaching a key delivery milestone.
• Play a leading role in ensuring the successful go-live of a business-critical payroll system.
• Work alongside experienced ERP, Payroll, and Transformation professionals.
• Gain exposure to a complex, high-profile public sector transformation.
• Benefit from a predominantly remote contract with long-term project visibility.
• Make a tangible impact on a programme that will support thousands of users.

Ready to take the lead on a major Oracle Fusion payroll transformation?

Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.