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Payroll Subject Matter Expert

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 160 - 204 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position.
Grade: Equivalent to Grade 9–11 dependent on experience
Duration: 2–3 months (ad hoc / part-time as required)
Location: Hybrid / South Yorkshire (as required)
Daily rate: £160.76 - £204.50
Overview
Our Client is seeking an experienced Payroll Subject Matter Expert to support a critical phase of their ERP programme. This short-term, flexible assignment will provide specialist payroll expertise to ensure system design, configuration and implementation align with public sector payroll requirements and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
  * Provide expert payroll input into ERP system design, configuration and testing
  * Review and validate payroll processes, controls and workflows within the new system
  * Support data migration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements
  * Advise on payroll legislation, compliance and best practice within a public sector context
  * Collaborate with HR, finance and ERP project teams to resolve issues and risks
  * Support testing phases (UAT) and provide assurance on payroll functionality
Key Requirements
  * Proven experience as a Payroll SME within ERP or system implementation projects
  * Strong public sector payroll experience (essential)
  * CIPP qualified (essential)
  * In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pension schemes and statutory requirements
  * Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
  * Ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice
Working Arrangements
  * Part-time engagement on an “as and when required” basis
  * Flexible approach to working hours aligned to key project milestones
  * Day rate / contract terms to be agreed
Why Join Our Client
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transformation programme, ensuring payroll excellence is embedded within a modern ERP system supporting public services across South Yorkshire

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