An exciting opportunity to join a highly successful Utilities business in Reading, to predominately support on BAU as well as conducting parallel runs for the new system that is being brought in. This is a rolling interim position with a high-likelihood to be extended.
Client Details
Our Client
*Growing and highly acquisitive organisation
*Trading for over a decade, private equity backed
*Over 5,000 employees nationally
*Expansion into Ireland and wider Europe
*Close-knit payroll team
Description
Payroll Specialist (inc. parallels)
*Deliver accurate and timely BAU payroll processing, ensuring full compliance and effective query resolution.
*Conduct parallel payroll runs, perform variance analysis, and validate outputs between legacy and new systems.
*Support data migration validation, UAT, and BAU acceptance activities for the new payroll platform.
*Identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback to implementation and technical teams.
*Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, reporting, and documentation throughout the transition.
*Contribute to process improvements and assist with knowledge transfer to steady-state teams
Profile
Payroll Specialist (inc. parallels)
*Happy to conduct a rolling, interim assignment
*In a commutable distance of the office (and happy to come in on an ad hoc basis)
*Strong excel capability e.g. VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots etc.
*Significant hands on UK end to end payroll processing experience
*Proven background in working on payroll transitions, implementations etc.
*Comfortable working in a fast paced, project driven environment
Job Offer
Payroll Specialist (inc. parallels)
*Flexible working arrangement - full time but only in the office 1-2 days per week (Reading)
*Free on site parking
*Easily accessible via public transport
*Day rate: c. £200 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
*Start Date: ASAP until c. Nov 2026
*Adjustable start and finish times