Payroll System Manager

HM Land Registry; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Payroll System Manager to oversee a robust payroll system, ensuring accurate processing of compensation. This role involves providing expertise to system users, enhancing performance, and supporting integrations with HR and Finance. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of Oracle Fusion Payroll and HR systems, experience in payroll system support, and skills in designing business processes. This full-time position offers a chance to make significant improvements in the payroll function.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Oracle Fusion Payroll Module.
• Experience in UAT and regression testing for Oracle Payroll Systems.
• Broad knowledge of Oracle Fusion HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the payroll system for accurate processing.
• Provide specialist advice to system users and support integration.
• Identify and implement system performance improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Payroll Module

Experience supporting Oracle Payroll Systems

Strong process design skills

Project management experience

Job description

Payroll System Manager

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Systems Service (CSS) within the wider Finance and Business Services (FaBS) directorate, this role supports the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Senior Leadership Team. Its core purpose is to maintain a robust payroll system that accurately processes and accounts for HMLR compensation. You will provide specialist expertise to system users, identify opportunities to enhance system performance and maintain and support CSS, HR, Finance and third‑party systems to ensure payroll is delivered effectively.

Application Deadline

Apply before 11:55 pm Sunday 21 December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the payroll system, ensuring accurate processing and accounting of HMLR compensation.

• Provide specialist advice to system users and support the integration of payroll with CSS, HR, Finance and external partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and optimise functionality.

• Support implementation, UAT and regression testing of Oracle Payroll Systems and related HR components.

Person Specification

In‑depth knowledge of Oracle Fusion Payroll Module and Oracle Fusion HCM or similar ERP systems.

• Understanding of end‑to‑end HR processes, including Recruit to Retire and associated payment events.
• Experience supporting Oracle Payroll Systems – implementation, UAT, regression testing.
• Broad knowledge of Oracle Fusion HR Systems.
• Strong skills in designing, maintaining and amending business processes and control systems.
• Track record in scoping, planning and project‑managing system enhancements.
• Knowledge of core financial accounting or HR management (highly desirable).

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

Application Process

A successful applicant will be invited to attend a virtual blended interview, including a pre‑prepared presentation. Interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 19 January 2026 (may be subject to change).

Please submit an anonymous CV in the online application form and include your qualifications and career history. The personal statement section (maximum 500 words) must describe how you meet the essential experience criteria listed below.

• Experience in supporting Oracle Payroll System or super user previously involved in implementing, UAT and regression testing.
• Broad experience and knowledge of Oracle Fusion HR systems.

Contact Point for Applicants

Job contact: Bami Fadairo

Other Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Government Administration