Payroll Transformation Consultant (Hybrid)

JGA Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Implementation Consultant to lead client-facing payroll projects from design through to delivery in a hybrid Reading environment. You will review payroll processes and systems, implement new payroll technology, advise on compliance and controls, and work with project teams to ensure successful payroll initiatives for clients.

This role offers exposure to varied client engagements and transformation projects within the payroll domain.

Qualifications

• UK payroll delivery experience including end-to-end processes.
• Strong understanding of legislation, compliance, controls.
• Proficient with Excel and data analysis for issue investigation.
• Experience with payroll systems (Workday/Oracle/SAP/Dayforce) preferred.
• Ability to explain complex payroll info to clients and stakeholders.
• Interest in transformation projects or consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of client-facing payroll projects, helping organisations improve payroll operations.
• Review payroll processes, systems and controls to highlight areas for improvement and risk.
• Support delivery of new payroll systems and technology-led change.
• Provide guidance on compliance, processes and operational best practices.
• Work with project teams and stakeholders to ensure payroll initiatives are delivered effectively.
• Help prepare client proposals, tender responses and presentations as part of wider business development.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and become a key payroll contact.
• Stay up to date with developments across payroll, workforce management and HR technology.

Skills

End-to-end payroll delivery

Legislation & compliance

Excel/data analysis

Payroll systems

Client communication

Project implementation

International payroll knowledge

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Dayforce

Job description

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Implementation Consultant to lead client-facing payroll projects from design through to delivery in a hybrid Reading environment. You will review payroll processes and systems, implement new payroll technology, advise on compliance and controls, and work with project teams to ensure successful payroll initiatives for clients.

This role offers exposure to varied client engagements and transformation projects within the payroll domain.