Project Payroll Administrator

The Recruitment Co; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled individual for a 6-month contract role focused on payroll data migration to a new HR platform, requiring advanced Excel skills and analytical capabilities. This project role involves extensive collaboration with the Payroll Team, ensuring data accuracy and integrity during the transition process.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel proficiency, especially with formulae and pivot tables.
• Experience in a payroll environment is desirable.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse, and manipulate payroll-related data using Excel.
• Verify data accuracy before and after migration to iTrent.
• Assist in system testing and validation.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in payroll processes

Data migration experience

Tools

iTrent

Job description

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6 Month Contract with possible extension.

Lisburn NIFRS based.

MAIN PURPOSE

To support the migration of payroll data from an existing legacy system to a new HR and payroll platform (iTrent). This is a project role requiring advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Payroll Team Manager and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and successful transfer of payroll data during the transition period.

To contribute as an integral member of the Finance team to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive Financial Services to support the vision and mission of NIFRS outlined below:

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse, and manipulate large volumes of payroll-related data using advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Prepare datasets for upload and verify data accuracy before and after migration to iTrent.
• Assist in system testing and validation exercises to ensure accurate functionality of the new platform.
• Collaborate with payroll colleagues to clarify data inconsistencies or legacy system queries.
• Maintain clear audit trails and documentation of migration processes.
• Support knowledge transfer and participate in user training and handover procedures as required.

Working Arrangements:

The post is primarily based on-site, with occasional flexibility for hybrid working subject to project demands. Regular engagement with the Payroll Team Manager and wider team is required throughout the lifecycle of the migration project.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel, including formulae, pivot tables, lookups, and data cleansing.
• Basic knowledge of payroll processes and terminology (prior experience in a payroll environment desirable).
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively on-site.
• Familiarity with iTrent or other integrated Payroll/HR systems.
• Previous experience in a project-based administrative or data migration role.