Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant

Role: Payroll System Implementation Consultant
Sector: Public and Not–for–Profit
Duration: 11 Months Contract
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: up to 630 per day (UMB) – Depending on experience
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll System Implementation Consultant to join our client based in Gloucestershire, working on a hybrid basis. As a Payroll System Implementation Consultant, you will join a team of professionals working on the implementation of the organisation's new SAP ERP system. This project is to drive improvements for the organisation, managers, and staff. You will be responsible for bringing payroll expertise, working closely with the Business Service Centre who are responsible for the payroll service provision and with the system Implementation teams to ensure that SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll function, meet's the organisation's requirements. You will work closely with the Organisation Change Management (OCM workstream to ensure that the process within the organisation are analysed against the new function and changers to ensure a smooth transition when the project goes live.
The duties of the Payroll System Implementation Consultant include:
Acting as the subject matter expert for the payroll service and its processesDevelop new processes and policies as required to ensure a future–fit service, alongside the HR team, Business Service Centre and OCMWorking with the systems implementer to ensure that workflows are efficient and can integration with existing systemsSupporting the implementation of required business changes within their service area and including changes to ways of workingWorking with a range of stakeholders to organise and interpret business requirementsSupporting the resolution of any issues during the implementationHelping with defining user roles and any required changes to role definitionsSupporting with writing Test scenarios and scripts for User Acceptance Testing, and run end–to–end testingLeading on the testing of the system and identifying any problems and solutions, before going liveWorking with the trainer to develop training and learning material and deliver training to key user groupsSupporting the HR and Payroll Workstream Leads and the Programme/Project Management team as requiredBuilding effective relationships with the System Implementers and key internal stakeholders to get buy inActively participating in post go–live hyper care support activities and in the transfer of the system to business as usual
The ideal Payroll Systems Implementation consultant will:
Have experience of working in a complex HR/Payroll environmentHave experience of using SAP Payroll and HR SystemHave experience of implementing SAP or similar ERP system through the full life cycleBe CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalentExperience in a public sector organisation would be beneficialHave some project management and process mapping skills world be beneficial but not essential
The Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high–pressured environment.
Our client is hoping to have the Payroll System Implementation Consultant in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Monday 20th May or call the Derby office for more information.
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