Payroll Subject Matter Expert, Sheffield

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position.

Grade: Equivalent to Grade 9–11 dependent on experience
Duration: 2–3 months (ad hoc / part-time as required)
Location: Hybrid / South Yorkshire (as required)

Daily rate: £160.76 - £204.50

Our Client is seeking an experienced Payroll Subject Matter Expert to support a critical phase of their ERP programme. This short-term, flexible assignment will provide specialist payroll expertise to ensure system design, configuration and implementation align with public sector payroll requirements and best practice.

• Provide expert payroll input into ERP system design, configuration and testing
• Review and validate payroll processes, controls and workflows within the new system
• Support data migration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements
• Advise on payroll legislation, compliance and best practice within a public sector context
• Collaborate with HR, finance and ERP project teams to resolve issues and risks
• Support testing phases (UAT) and provide assurance on payroll functionality

• Proven experience as a Payroll SME within ERP or system implementation projects
• Strong public sector payroll experience (essential)
• CIPP qualified (essential)
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pension schemes and statutory requirements
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice

• Part-time engagement on an "as and when required" basis
• Flexible approach to working hours aligned to key project milestones
• Day rate / contract terms to be agreed

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transformation programme, ensuring payroll excellence is embedded within a modern ERP system supporting public services across South Yorkshire.