Senior UK Payroll Implementation Consultant

Cezanne HR; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR and Payroll software is seeking a Senior UK Payroll Implementation Consultant to manage payroll software onboarding for clients. The role involves gathering requirements, configuring systems, and ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in UK payroll legislation and strong project management skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A day off for your birthday

£250 working from home budget

Health Insurance, Life Assurance, and Income Protection

Employee assistance program

Buy and sell annual leave

Culture built on flexibility and trust

Regular social events, both remote and in person

Qualifications

• Experience in UK payroll implementation, consultancy, or project delivery.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation including RTI, statutory payments, and Auto-Enrolment.
• Excellent client-facing skills and experience delivering software training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll implementation projects for new clients.
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand client requirements and payroll complexities.
• Configure payroll software according to UK statutory payroll rules.

Skills

UK payroll implementation

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in Excel

Client-facing skills

Project management skills

Time management skills

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About Cezanne
We're Cezanne - nice to meet you!
Cezanne is the leading UK-headquartered provider of modern, Cloud HR and Payroll software and services for UK and international businesses. Trusted by thousands of HR and Payroll professionals across various sectors, our systems simplify admin tasks and enable companies to connect, engage, manage, develop, and retain their people globally.
With consistent double-digit revenue growth, we aim to expand further! Our goal is to provide innovative HR and Payroll solutions supported by excellent support and a collaborative culture that fosters growth for our people and business.
About The Role
As a UK Senior Payroll Implementation Consultant, you will lead onboarding and setup of our payroll software for new clients. Your role involves gathering requirements, configuring systems, testing outputs, and ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Cezanne's payroll solution.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll implementation projects for new clients.
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand client requirements, payroll complexities, and legacy system details.
• Configure payroll software according to UK statutory payroll rules and client-specific needs.
• Map and migrate data from client systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Build and execute test scenarios and parallel run comparisons.
• Deliver client training sessions and create support documentation.
• Provide post-implementation support during initial payroll cycles.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Product, Support, Development) for seamless handovers.
• Monitor project timelines and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and suggest process improvements based on client feedback and project learnings.

Skills and Experience Valued in the Role
Essential:

• Experience in UK payroll implementation, consultancy, or project delivery.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation including RTI, statutory payments, and Auto-Enrolment.
• Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting.
• Excellent client-facing skills and experience delivering software training.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of cloud-based HR/Payroll platforms.
• Experience working with medium-sized businesses across various sectors.
• Familiarity with payroll parallel runs and system testing best practices.
• Understanding of HRIS or time and attendance system integrations.

Perks of working with us

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday.
• £250 working from home budget.
• Health Insurance, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
• Employee assistance program.
• Buy and sell annual leave.
• A culture built on flexibility and trust.
• Regular social events, both remote and in person.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Human Resources Services

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Location: London, England, UK — 6 days ago