Payroll Specialist

Evri

  • Leeds
  • £40,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Payroll Specialist – Payroll System Implementation Project (6-Month FTC) x 2Location: Morley, Leeds / Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in office)Contract: Fixed Term – 6 months (October 2025 start)FTE Hours: 39 per weekWe are seeking 2 experienced Payroll Specialists to join our team on a fixed-term basis, dedicated solely to supporting the successful implementation of our new payroll system. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional with strong technical expertise to play a key role in shaping the future of our payroll function.About the Role:As a Payroll Specialist, you will work closely with and support the Payroll Manager in the delivery of our payroll system implementation project. You will provide payroll expertise to ensure the system is configured, tested, and rolled out effectively. This role is focused on implementation and project delivery, not day-to-day payroll processing. You must also be available to start by 6th October 2025.Key responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting the Payroll Manager with all aspects of the payroll system implementation.
  • Assisting in the end-to-end delivery of the new payroll system (Cascade/Dayforce experience desirable).
  • Collaborating with project stakeholders to ensure payroll requirements are fully captured and delivered.
  • Performing system testing, parallel runs, and validation of payroll outputs.
  • Developing and reviewing process documentation, user guides, and training materials.
  • Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and employment law.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert for payroll queries throughout the project.
  • Identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
About You:The successful candidate will bring a wealth of payroll expertise and project experience, with the ability to confidently contribute to a high-profile system implementation.We are looking for:
  • 5+ years’ payroll experience, with proven involvement in payroll system implementation projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and employment law.
  • Experience with Cascade and/or Dayforce payroll systems (highly desirable).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, reporting, data analysis).
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work to deadlines and be a self-starter.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence to challenge and influence.
  • CIPP qualification (desirable).
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary up to £40,000 FTE (pro rata for 6 months) depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact transformation project.
  • A collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise will make a real difference.
Application deadline: 8th September 2025Start date: October 2025If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with proven system implementation expertise and are looking for a rewarding fixed-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and help us shape the future of our payroll function!Every parcel, every person, every place – every delivery made for you.Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we’re doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.Whether it’s a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we’ve got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.And it’s not just customers and retailers who trust us. We’ve won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.But we wouldn’t be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We’re a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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