UK Payroll Implementation Consultant

2 days ago

Remote, United Kingdom CEZANNE Full time
About Cezanne

We're Cezanne - nice to meet you

Cezanne is the leading UK-headquartered provider of modern, Cloud HR and Payroll software and services for UK and international businesses. Trusted by thousands of HR and Payroll professionals across virtually every business sector, our systems liberate users from everyday admin and makes it easier for companies to connect, engage, manage, compensate, develop and retain their people wherever they are.

With a history of double-digit revenue growth every year, we have ambitious plans to achieve more Our aim today, as it always has been, is to provide forward-thinking HR and Payroll solutions backed by amazing support and a collaborative culture that helps our people and business thrive.

We pride ourselves on flexibility, innovation, and delivering exceptional service. You'll work in a collaborative, agile environment with the autonomy to shape your role and make a real difference for our clients as they transition to our payroll platform.

About the role

As a UK Payroll Implementation Consultant, you will lead the onboarding and setup of our payroll software for new clients. You'll play a crucial role in gathering requirements, configuring systems, testing outputs, and ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Cezanne's payroll solution.

What you'll do
  • Lead and manage end-to-end payroll implementation projects for new clients
  • Conduct discovery sessions to understand client requirements, payroll complexities, and legacy system details
  • Configure payroll software according to statutory UK payroll rules and client-specific requirements
  • Map and migrate data from client systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity
  • Build and execute test scenarios and parallel run comparisons
  • Deliver client training sessions and create support documentation
  • Provide post-implementation support during the initial payroll cycles
  • Liaise with internal teams (Product, Support, Development) to ensure seamless handovers
  • Monitor project timelines and communicate updates to stakeholders
  • Identify and suggest process improvements based on client feedback and project learnings
Skills and experience valued in the role

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience in UK payroll implementation, consultancy, or project delivery
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation including RTI, statutory payments, and Auto-Enrolment
  • Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting
  • Excellent client-facing skills and experience delivering software training
  • Strong project management and time management abilities
  • Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of cloud-based HR/Payroll platforms
  • Experience working with medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors
  • Familiarity with payroll parallel runs and system testing best practices
  • Understanding of integration with HRIS or time and attendance systems
Perks of working with us
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • A day off for your birthday
  • £250 working from home budget
  • Health Insurance, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
  • Employee assistance program
  • Buy and sell annual leave
  • A culture built on flexibility and trust
  • Regular social events, remotely and in person
The interview process
  • Initial Telephone Interview - 30 minutes
  • Payroll and aptitude test
  • Face to Face Interview - remote based interview with 3 senior members at Cezanne.

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