Payroll Implementation Manager

iTrent, Payroll, Implementation

We are looking for driven and ambitious payroll implementation professionals who are keen to develop a challenging and stimulating career. As an Implementation Manager you will play a critical role in onboarding new clients to our Payroll Operate solution in the UK.
Your key responsibilities

Interact with clients to understand their Payroll needs and develop requirements to ensure that the implementations are completed on time and to the highest quality

Establish the plan and manage delivery of the client implementation project to ensure target dates are met

Co-ordinate data migration, parallel and first live runs with the client and the relevant internal teams

Work with the service delivery team to ensure smooth handover to the business-as-usual team

Developing and advising on bespoke financial reports, such as general ledger reports

Supporting and developing more junior members of the team

Preparing fee and budget details

Skills and attributes for success

Solid UK Payroll technical knowledge

Demonstrable project management and time management skills - balancing multiple priorities by considering importance, level of urgency and other dependencies

Assertive and proactive approach to the delivery and implementation of client engagements

Aptitude for effectively networking within large organisations and building relationships with individuals and clients

Ability to utilise research effectively and explain complex subjects in a clear manner

Capability to problem-solve and develop bespoke client solutions

Ideally, you'll also have:-

Over 5 years' relevant hands-on UK Payroll knowledge

Payroll qualifications e.g., Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) (preferred)

Experience of payroll implementations in a high-volume business is essential

Expertise in understanding payroll compliance, rules, and legislations

Thorough understanding of upstream and downstream processes that impact Payroll

Good understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy

iTrent experience required

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