Payroll Project Specialist

Network Plus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking an experienced Payroll project Specialist to support payroll transformation initiatives across the organisation. This role requires hands-on experience with ADP, Civica, and Sage, with a proven capability in data migration, system implementation and process improvement.

You will help modernise payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a seamless transition into new systems and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practice.
• Hands on experience with ADP, Civica & Sage payroll systems.
• Proven experience in data migration, including cleansing, mapping and validation.
• Confident working with large datasets and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into clear guidance.
• Experience supporting system implementations or payroll transformation projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Payroll system migration: lead end-to-end migration activities across ADP, Civica, Sage including data extraction, cleansing, mapping, validation.
• Data analysis & preparation – review, audit, and prepare payroll datasets for migration ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Process documentation, create clear “as-is” and “to-be” process maps, workflows, and procedural documentation.
• Testing & UAT, coordinate and execute payroll testing, cycles, parallel runs, defect resolution, and statutory calculation checks.
• Stakeholder engagement, working closely with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure project alignment.
• System configuration, support configuration of payroll rules, pay elements, GL mapping, and integrations with HRIS/ERP systems.
• Compliance & Controls, ensure payroll processes meet HMRC legislation, RTI requirements, pensions regulations, internal governance standards.
• Change management, assist with training, communication, and handover to BAU payroll teams.

Skills

Data migration

Communication

Testing & QA

Process improvement

System implementation

Tools

ADP

Civica

Sage

Job description

DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Payroll project Specialist to support the delivery of payroll transformation initiatives across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in ADP, Civica, Sage, and proven capability in data migration, system implementation and process improvement. You will play a key part in modernising our payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless transition into new systems and ways of working.

Department Finance

Location Worsley

Compensation £42,000 - £45,000 / year

DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Payroll project Specialist to support the delivery of payroll transformation initiatives across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in ADP, Civica, Sage, and proven capability in data migration, system implementation and process improvement. You will play a key part in modernising our payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless transition into new systems and ways of working.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape and improve payroll processes across the organisation
• Exposure to major payroll systems and transformation projects
• Collaborative working environment with HR, Finance and IT teams
• Professional development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll system migration, lead and support end to end migration activities across ADP, Civica, sage including data extraction cleansing mapping validation and reconciliation
• Data analysis & preparation – review, audit, and prepare payroll datasets for migration ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Process documentation, create clear “as-is” and “to-be” process maps. Workflows, and procedural documentation
• Testing & UAT, coordinate and execute payroll testing, cycles, parallel runs, defect resolution, and statutory calculation checks
• Stakeholder engagement, working closely with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure project alignment and smooth delivery
• System configuration, support system configuration of payroll rules, pay elements, GL mapping, and integrations with HRIS/ERP systems
• Compliance & Controls, ensure payroll processes meet HMRC legislation, RTI requirements, pensions regulations, internal governance standards
• Change management, Assist with training, communication, and handover to BAU payroll teams

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practice
• Hands on experience with ADP, Civica & Sage payroll systems
• Proven experience in data migration, including cleansing, mapping and validation
• Confident working with large datasets and excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into clear guidance
• Experience supporting system implementations or payroll transformation projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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