Payroll Testing Specialist

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Testing Specialist to support a payroll transformation project in White City, London. The role involves leading payroll testing activities, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in payroll processes and a solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA. This is a part-time position with flexibility, lasting until the end of December 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll processes within transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute payroll testing activities across all phases of the transformation project.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate payroll processes.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll system configurations and data migration.
• Identify and resolve issues during testing phases.

Skills

Payroll processes management

SAP S/4HANA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Overview

Location: White City, London

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Working Pattern: Initially part–time (3 days per week), with flexibility to increase

Duration: From now until end of December 2025

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail–oriented and experienced Payroll Testing Specialist to support a critical payroll transformation project. Based in White City, London, this role will be instrumental in overseeing the payroll process from design through testing, go–live, and post–implementation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute payroll testing activities across all phases of the transformation project.
• Collaborate with cross–functional teams to design and validate payroll processes.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in payroll system configurations and data migration.
• Develop and manage test plans, scripts, and scenarios to ensure robust system performance.
• Identify and resolve issues during testing phases, escalating where necessary.
• Support go–live activities and provide post–implementation troubleshooting and enhancements.
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing payroll processes within transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance requirements.
• Hands–on experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project needs and timelines.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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