Payroll Project Advisor

JGA Recruitment; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Project Payroll Advisor to support the payroll team during a transformation. This role focuses on managing accurate payroll operations, executing system improvements, and enhancing processes. The ideal candidate will have a payroll qualification, strong experience with UK payroll compliance, and in-depth knowledge of Workday. Competitive salary of up to £40,000 on a full-time basis, combined with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Relevant payroll qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Deep knowledge of UK payroll regulations.
• Experience in payroll projects and transitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll delivery ensuring accuracy.
• Assist with payroll transition and system alignment.
• Collaborate to identify challenges and enhance processes.

Skills

UK payroll and pension regulations knowledge

Strong Workday payroll experience

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant payroll qualification (CIPP preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Project Payroll Advisor

Location: Doncaster (Hybrid 3/2 split)

Salary: Up to £40,000

Type: Full Time - 6 Month FTC

System: Workday

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established UK industrial business providing sustainable solutions for the construction and infrastructure sectors. Their portfolio includes systems for water, drainage, plumbing, heating, and climate management, supporting residential, commercial, and civil projects. The organisation values innovation, accuracy, and continuous improvement in all areas of operation.

The Role

We are looking for a Project Payroll Advisor to support the payroll team during a period of transformation. This role is key to maintaining accurate and timely payroll operations, while helping streamline processes, document procedures, and support system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist with payroll transition and system alignment projects
• Collaborate with business sites to identify challenges and implement process enhancements
• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support training for the payroll team on updated processes
• Assist with testing, parallel runs, and process improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

Relevant payroll qualification (CIPP preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience

Deep knowledge of UK payroll and pension regulations, with a focus on compliance

Experience in payroll projects, transitions, or system migrations

Strong Workday payroll experience and advanced Excel/IT skills

Effective communicator and team player, able to build strong working relationships

Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail

Experience in payroll reconciliations and improving payroll processes

Interested?

• Please apply or contact Liam on (url removed)

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