A prominent public sector client in Belfast is undergoing a comprehensive Finance and HR transformation. A key part of this initiative is the procurement of a new outsourced payroll provider, redesigning the operating model, and transitioning from the legacy provider to a new system.

We are seeking a highly experienced Payroll Consultant to collaborate with the client team and drive this transformation forward.

This is a 6-month contract offering hybrid working with min 1 day onsite

The Position

• Minimum 10 years of payroll transformation and implementation experience, with UK payroll expertise.
• Experience in operational payroll is an advantage.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders in complex environments with multiple legal entities and varied terms and conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and employment legislation, ideally within the public sector.
• Extensive experience with payroll systems (Oracle Cloud Solutions knowledge is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to design HR operating models that include payroll functions.
• Track record in developing policies and procedures to improve efficiencies and align with leading practices.
• Experience procuring outsourced payroll providers.
• Full lifecycle experience with payroll systems implementation-from design and configuration to testing and deployment.
• Expertise in data migration processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity throughout.
• Experience managing multiple outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong project management skills.

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or related fields.
• Payroll processing certification (a bonus).
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion functionality.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Project management certification with proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

It is preferably based in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, as some on-site work will be required.

To discover more contact Sinead Connolly in HRM Search Partners on +353 87 4672251 or click to apply.

*Please note visa sponsorship is not available and applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland*