Senior Payroll Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll specialist to work closely with the Programme Lead in the implementation and delivery of a new in - house Payroll system. The successful hire will have previous operational payroll experience transitioning from an hybrid to In -house payroll service.
This is a 6 month fixed term contract with an immediate start, offering remote working, a generous salary & benefits package, and excellent career prospects with an established, public sector agency organisation.
Main ResponsibilitiesMain Responsibilities:
- Responsible for being a key contributor to the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a new system application for the Payroll Team.
- Work closely with the Programme Lead, and additional key stakeholders to effectively manage the transition of payroll services from an outsourced vendor, to an in house programme.
- Work closely with other members of the Payroll team to continuously review current processes and identity best practice procedures where appropriate.
- Provide risk & issues identification, assessment, and mitigation to senior management.
- Provide technical and functional support for Oracle Fusion Payroll.
Personal Specification:
- Extensive experience in a similar Payroll and Payroll Operations role.
- Experience implementing full life cycle Payroll/Finance systems.
- PM/PMO experience building and maintaining project plans.
- Good understanding of payroll management processes, systems & process improvements.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Payroll and related modules.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Payroll Officer roles across NHS Professionals's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,056 - £47,998 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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