Payroll Transformation Specialist – Hybrid (Essex)

Minerva Recruitment; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Project Specialist to join Essex County Council for a crucial payroll transformation project. This hybrid role requires extensive payroll experience, strong understanding of statutory payroll legislation, and investigative skills in testing payroll data. You will be responsible for refining processes and improving reporting accuracy. This position offers competitive pay and the potential for contract extension, making it an excellent opportunity for seasoned payroll professionals.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Potential contract extension

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to calculate PAYE and National Insurance.
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Experience with Local Government and Teachers' Pensions is desirable.
• Confidence in UAT environments with system enhancements.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion payroll systems is a plus.
• Proactive analytical approach with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and test payroll elements with the software provider.
• Carry out detailed testing of payroll entry and self-service.
• Configure statutory absence payments for accuracy.
• Support Teachers' Pension reporting improvements.
• Assist with automated LGPS reporting transition.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing and provide feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual calculation of PAYE and National Insurance

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Experience with Local Government

Confidence in UAT environments

Experience using Oracle Fusion payroll systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Project Specialist to join Essex County Council for a crucial payroll transformation project. This hybrid role requires extensive payroll experience, strong understanding of statutory payroll legislation, and investigative skills in testing payroll data. You will be responsible for refining processes and improving reporting accuracy. This position offers competitive pay and the potential for contract extension, making it an excellent opportunity for seasoned payroll professionals.