Sage Consultant / Configuration Specialist - £500 outside IR35

Big Red Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company seeks a Sage People Configuration Specialist for a 6-month contract, focusing on a large-scale Sage People rollout. The role involves configuring Sage systems, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring a successful transition post-launch. Remote work is available for UK-based candidates, with an ASAP start date. Apply now to contribute significantly to this impactful transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven Sage People configuration experience across multiple implementations.
• Good understanding of HR processes and systems.
• Comfortable with Salesforce-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and customising Sage People to meet business needs.
• Supporting UAT and post-launch hypercare.
• Adjusting workflows, screen layouts, notifications, and forms.

Skills

Sage People configuration

HR processes

Salesforce platforms

Independent working

Job description

Job title: SAGE Consultant / Specialist / Configuration / HRIS / HR System Specialist / Technical Analyst
Sage People Configuration Specialist – 6-month Contract (Outside IR35)
Location:
Remote (UK-based candidates only)
Rate:
£400–£500/day (Outside IR35)
Duration:
6 months
Long description:
We’re working with a UK-based organisation rolling out a new Sage People platform to support their 7,000+ employees. They're entering the UAT phase of a business-critical implementation and need a Sage People Configuration Specialist to join the team immediately on a 6-month contract.

You’ll be embedded within the internal tech function, working closely with subject matter experts and the implementation partner to ensure the system is fully aligned with business processes ahead of go-live in late October. This is a hands-on role-you’ll take ownership of configuration, workflow adjustments, and customisation workstreams.

You’ll also support the project through post-launch hypercare, providing stability and handing over documentation to the internal team.

What you'll be doing:

• Configuring and customising Sage People to meet business needs
• Supporting UAT and post-launch hypercare
• Collaborating with SMEs, HR stakeholders, and implementation partners
• Adjusting workflows, screen layouts, notifications, and forms
• Contributing to a successful transition to BAU operations

What we’re looking for:

• Proven Sage People configuration experience (ideally across multiple implementations)
• Good understanding of HR processes and systems
• Comfortable working with Salesforce-based platforms (Flows, layout customisation etc.)
• Confident working independently in a remote-first environment
• UK-based contractor available to start ASAP

Bonus points for:

• Salesforce knowledge (Flows, Lightning)
• Experience working in large-scale transformations end to end

Apply now to play a vital role in delivering one of the UK’s most meaningful Sage People rollouts.
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