Payroll Implementation Lead - 12 months FTC

Hays • United-Kingdom, cardiff • Posted June 30, 2026

Position Overview

12-month remote contract: deliver an iTrent payroll system implementation. Payroll Implementation LeadFully Remote - UK-Wide - Home-based12 MonthsCompetitive Salary I'm working with a large organisation who are undertaking a full iTrent payroll system implementation and seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the project. This is a fully remote, 12-month fixed-term contract, open to applicants anywhere in the UK, with iTrent implementation experience.What You’ll Do Lead the complete iTrent implementation, from discovery and configuration through to go-live. Manage data migration, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation. Redesign payroll processes to align with iTrent functionality and best practice. Oversee UAT, parallel runs, defect resolution, and readiness sign-off. Maintain and manage BAU payroll during the transition. Ensure compliance, internal controls, and audit-ready documentation. Work closely with HR, Finance, IT, and external iTrent implementation partners. Produce...