Senior Payroll Specialist with SAP support - FTC until 31st Oct 2026

Lockheed Martin; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Havant is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage UK payroll operations and support the transition to SAP SuccessFactors. The role requires expertise in payroll legislation, data management, and strong analytical skills. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in payroll operations. The position offers a full-time contract until October 2026 with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Flexible working hours

Internal training and development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of payroll experience (or 4+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Familiarity with UK payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate processing of UK payroll.
• Support transition from Oracle to SAP SuccessFactors.
• Conduct payroll audits and maintain records.

Skills

Strong experience in full-cycle UK payroll operations

SAP SuccessFactors expertise

High attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Payroll Control Centre (PCC)

Oracle payroll systems

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12.08.2025

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Senior Payroll Specialist with SAP support - FTC until 31st Oct 2026

Payroll

About the Role

Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to play a key role in both day-to-day UK payroll operations and the upcoming transition to a new HR and payroll system. This is a split-role, with approximately 50% of time focused on operational payroll responsibilities and 50% supporting the Human Capital Management (HCM) project as we move from Oracle to SAP SuccessFactors (go-live August 2026).

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations (50%)
You will support and oversee the accurate and timely processing of our in-house UK payrolls (Oracle-based), ensuring full compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.

• Process and validate payroll inputs, including new starters, leavers, statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, , tax, NI, pensions, and pay adjustments.
• Conduct secondary reviews to ensure accuracy and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Manage off-cycle and arrears payments in line with payroll calendars.
• Handle complex payroll queries and anomalies, including gross-to-net manual calculations and HMRC queries.
• Lead year-end activities such as P60s, P11Ds, and PAYE Settlement Agreements.
• Support audit readiness and maintain accurate payroll records in line with legal requirements.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers (., pension schemes).
• Assist in payroll reporting, training delivery, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the UK Payroll Scorecard and stock vesting activities.

Fixed Term

Senior Payroll Specialist with SAP support - FTC until 31st Oct 2026

Payroll

Havant

About the Role

Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to play a key role in both day-to-day UK payroll operations and the upcoming transition to a new HR and payroll system. This is a split-role, with approximately 50% of time focused on operational payroll responsibilities and 50% supporting the Human Capital Management (HCM) project as we move from Oracle to SAP SuccessFactors (go-live August 2026).

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations (50%)
You will support and oversee the accurate and timely processing of our in-house UK payrolls (Oracle-based), ensuring full compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.

Process and validate payroll inputs, including new starters, leavers, statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, , tax, NI, pensions, and pay adjustments.

Conduct secondary reviews to ensure accuracy and provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Manage off-cycle and arrears payments in line with payroll calendars.

Handle complex payroll queries and anomalies, including gross-to-net manual calculations and HMRC queries.

Lead year-end activities such as P60s, P11Ds, and PAYE Settlement Agreements.

Support audit readiness and maintain accurate payroll records in line with legal requirements.

Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers (., pension schemes).

Assist in payroll reporting, training delivery, and process improvement initiatives.

Contribute to the UK Payroll Scorecard and stock vesting activities.

HCM Project – Oracle to SAP Transition (50%)
You’ll work as part of the project team supporting the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central Payroll (ECP), ensuring payroll accuracy and continuity throughout the transition.

Assist in testing activities including script development, end-to-end testing, defect logging, and resolution.

Support data migration by validating conversion data and conducting pay comparisons.

Use the Payroll Control Centre (PCC) to execute payroll runs, validate master data, and resolve errors.

Work with consultants to align system configuration to business requirements.

Create training materials and deliver demonstrations to internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with workstreams (., wage types, compliance) to ensure project success.

Participate in project meetings, provide feedback, and support go-live readiness.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Strong experience in full-cycle, insourced UK payroll operations.

Hands-on expertise with SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central Payroll (ECP).

Familiarity with Payroll Control Centre (PCC) operations and troubleshooting.

Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments.

High attention to detail with strong analytical and Excel skills (., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to guide and support colleagues.

Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Confident presenting to stakeholders and providing payroll training.

Desirable:

Experience using Oracle payroll systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Typically 6+ years of payroll experience (or 4+ years with a Master’s degree).

Job Reference Number

17421BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

FTC until 31st October 2026

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts for top high street shops

Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc

Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes

Reimbursement for a professional membership

Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Enterprise Business Services (EBS) consists of LMUK IT Services, Payroll, ESH, HR and Finance functions. With employees located throughout the UK, EBS provides UK wide support to the LMUK business areas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 023 92 458 000.

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