Payroll Migration Specialist
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)contractPosted: 5 October 2026
Apply NowThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, confident payroll professional to join a well-established business and make a significant contribution to its future success.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be supporting the migration of a number of branch-based monthly payrolls from Access Select Pay to Sage 50 Payroll.
About the Role
* This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, confident payroll professional to join a well-established business and make a significant contribution to its future success.
* Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be supporting the migration of a number of branch-based monthly payrolls from Access Select Pay to Sage 50 Payroll.
* This is a full-time, hybrid role with the occasional requirement to perform on-site visits to selected branches. This role is being offered under a fixed-term contract.
Key responsibilities
* Day-to-day planning, coordination and delivery of payroll migration projects for specific franchisee branches.
* Cleansing, reconciliation and validation of payroll datasets prior to migration.
* Preparation of new payroll systems to a level ready for migration, including full configuration of pay elements and associated data.
* Providing training and support to branch employees throughout the migration process, including the creation of relevant procedural documentation.
* Responding promptly and professionally to resolve queries and ensure that deadlines are met.
* Reviewing existing branch-based payroll processes and making recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency.
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.
Qualities required to succeed in the Role
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in performing end-to-end payroll processes in a high-volume environment, including practical use of Sage 50 Payroll.
* Proven experience of data migration and full payroll implementation processes.
* Sound knowledge of regulatory compliance affecting UK payroll including AE and RTI.
* Proven understanding of gross payroll and the typical adjustments relevant to high volume environments e.g. checking wage records, T & A systems, overtime, holiday pay.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Self-motivated and resilient with the ability to work flexibly on your own initiative.
* Solid intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be supporting the migration of a number of branch-based monthly payrolls from Access Select Pay to Sage 50 Payroll.
About the Role
* This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, confident payroll professional to join a well-established business and make a significant contribution to its future success.
* Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be supporting the migration of a number of branch-based monthly payrolls from Access Select Pay to Sage 50 Payroll.
* This is a full-time, hybrid role with the occasional requirement to perform on-site visits to selected branches. This role is being offered under a fixed-term contract.
Key responsibilities
* Day-to-day planning, coordination and delivery of payroll migration projects for specific franchisee branches.
* Cleansing, reconciliation and validation of payroll datasets prior to migration.
* Preparation of new payroll systems to a level ready for migration, including full configuration of pay elements and associated data.
* Providing training and support to branch employees throughout the migration process, including the creation of relevant procedural documentation.
* Responding promptly and professionally to resolve queries and ensure that deadlines are met.
* Reviewing existing branch-based payroll processes and making recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency.
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.
Qualities required to succeed in the Role
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in performing end-to-end payroll processes in a high-volume environment, including practical use of Sage 50 Payroll.
* Proven experience of data migration and full payroll implementation processes.
* Sound knowledge of regulatory compliance affecting UK payroll including AE and RTI.
* Proven understanding of gross payroll and the typical adjustments relevant to high volume environments e.g. checking wage records, T & A systems, overtime, holiday pay.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Self-motivated and resilient with the ability to work flexibly on your own initiative.
* Solid intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel