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Payroll Implementation Consultant

Tue 17 Feb 2026

Competitive day rates via umbrella contract dependant on experience.

We are looking for an experienced implementation consultant with a background in Payroll implementations.

The Payroll Implementation Consultant will configure and deliver payroll automation and administration software using an available suite of tools including proficiency in the use of T-SQL, SQL, XML and Excel macros. You will collaborate with stakeholders and department heads to successfully implement payroll solutions aligned with legislative requirements. You will need to manage multiple workstreams of differing complexities and scale and prioritise tasks effectively to keep implementation projects on track.

The Payroll Implementation Consultant will have credible financial services knowledge and migration experience, technical knowledge as well as exceptional analytical approach to ensure compliant and accurate outcomes.

The Payroll Implementation Consultant will be part of the client delivery team and will liaise with clients to gather their requirements, produce data frameworks and configure the migration requested. There may be an occasional need to travel to client sites to do this.

What you’ll be doing as a Payroll Implementation Consultant:

  • You are responsible for all aspects of configuring administration systems to meet client requirements, including but not limited to, the configuration of workflows, data maintenance screens, interfaces with other systems, pensioner payroll, data migrations, reports and benefit calculations.
  • Meeting with clients to gather requirements and communicating regularly throughout the software customisation process to obtain feedback and approval.
  • Customising software systems based on client’s individual needs and specifications.
  • Educating clients on how to use the client’s administration system and customised system features.
  • Engaging with their training team when required.
  • Creating documentation for clients and for internal use where appropriate.
  • Providing support in the software release process and software upgrade process when required.
  • Building relationships with team members and all internal and external clients.

What we’d like to see from your application:

  • Experience in implementing software systems within payroll.
  • Collaborative and consultative approach to client engagement and ability to communicate technical concepts in accessible language.
  • An understanding of pensions business processes and workflows.
  • Proficiency with T-SQL, Microsoft SQL server management, XML and Microsoft – full suite.
  • The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver rapid outcomes.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and organisational skills.
  • Experience designing and implementing pensions calculations.
  • Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution calculations experience.
  • Configuring or developing pensions or financial services software.
  • Alternative programming knowledge such as developing Excel macros or similar.
  • IntelliPen / IntelliCalcs experience would be advantageous.

Location: Remote with hybrid option available to work onsite if preferred.

The rate on offer:  Competitive day rates via umbrella contract dependant on experience.

Hours: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.  

Duration: 6 months with opportunity to extend.

any other details eg: this role does not involve cold calling

Email your CV to vacancies@equiniti.com to apply for this role with the subject matter: (Role title  + Location)

Please note any offer is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of employment, activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all hires and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.