UK Payroll Onboarding & Implementation Specialist

HotSchedules; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25-30 days

Flexible working hours

Wellness and gym discounts

Laptop provided

Healthcare expense claims

Certifications

Annual meet ups

Parenting scheme

Cycle to work

Pension and life insurance

On-demand pay

Job summary

Fourth LTD is seeking a Payroll Implementation Specialist in the UK to onboard new payroll and pension customers onto Fourth's platform, configuring PAYE, pension schemes, and tax balances, and to ensure live payroll processing with a smooth handover to the Payroll Bureau.

You will support existing customers through payroll events such as new PAYE registrations, pension changes, or TUPE transfers, maintaining accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant,

Qualifications

• UK payroll experience with PAYE, NI and pension compliance.
• Experience implementing or configuring payroll software in SaaS/tech environments.
• Strong data accuracy and validation skills, including data loads.
• Ability to manage multiple implementations and meet deadlines.
• Confident, customer-focused communicator who can explain payroll concepts to stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated, autonomous and able to own the implementation journey end-to-end.
• Collaborative, adaptable team player committed to excellent customer experience.
• Familiarity with TUPE regulations and their payroll implications.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding for new payroll customers, configuring PAYE, pension schemes and tax balances.
• Process live payrolls for new customers and ensure accurate handover to Payroll Bureau.
• Reconcile payroll and pension data, resolve HMRC queries and address gaps or risks.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and handovers to the Payroll Bureau.
• Support existing customers through payroll changes such as new PAYE schemes or TUPE transfers.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Solution Consulting and Customer Success to meet SLAs.

Skills

UK payroll experience

Payroll software experience

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Customer communication

Documentation

Autonomy

Team player

TUPE familiarity

Education

Payroll implementation experience

Payroll platforms knowledge

CIPP qualification

TUPE experience

Job description

Fourth LTD is seeking a Payroll Implementation Specialist in the UK to onboard new payroll and pension customers onto Fourth's platform, configuring PAYE, pension schemes, and tax balances, and to ensure live payroll processing with a smooth handover to the Payroll Bureau.

You will support existing customers through payroll events such as new PAYE registrations, pension changes, or TUPE transfers, maintaining accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant,