PeopleXD Payroll Consultant (Payroll)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Company

Global leader in HR consulting specializing in HR digital transformation and HRIS digitalization across 30 countries.

What you will do

• Lead client discovery sessions and workshops to gather detailed payroll requirements from end-users to C-level stakeholders.
• Design and configure PeopleXD Payroll modules, including pay calendars, approval workflows, and internal controls.
• Produce high-quality functional specifications and configuration documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage data migration, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including end-to-end payroll parallel runs.
• Deliver training to HR and Payroll teams to ensure high system adoption and client self-sufficiency.
• Identify optimization opportunities and potential sales or upgrade leads for the PeopleXD platform.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of payroll experience in in-house processing, administration, or junior implementation/support roles.
• Working knowledge of UK and/or Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE and statutory payments.
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach with a high commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex payroll concepts to non-specialists.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice to have

• Experience with PeopleXD, CoreHR, or other SaaS payroll platforms.
• Prior involvement in system implementation, UAT, or parallel run activities.
• Experience with payroll reconciliation, GL mapping, or reporting.
• Knowledge of Irish payroll.
• SQL or report-writing skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Stimulating work environment with opportunities for international development and mobility.
• Rapid career growth with a focus on both horizontal and vertical development.
• Balanced work-life approach with telecommuting possibilities.
• Investment in employees through quarterly team events and annual seminars.
• Inclusive culture that respects diversity, integrity, and team collaboration.