iTrent Payroll System Manager

Are you an experienced Payroll professional with a strong understanding of system implementation? Do you have hands-on experience with iTrent and a passion for improving payroll operations? Are you looking for a fixed-term opportunity where your technical knowledge will drive real change? If so, this could be the ideal next role for you!

A leading national organisation is seeking an iTrent Payroll System Manager to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting a payroll system implementation project. This is a unique opportunity to work across HR, payroll, and external providers to embed a fit-for-purpose payroll system and improve organisational processes at a pivotal time.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the system administrator for the payroll platform, providing technical expertise and liaising with external system providers as needed.
• Take the lead on configuring outstanding system modules to meet organisational requirements.
• Review existing payroll processes and implement improvements to align with the new system.
• Oversee user acceptance testing and manage parallel payroll runs during the implementation phase.
• Support the delivery of training sessions led by third-party providers for system users across the organisation.
• Work closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
• Provide flexible, hands-on support to the payroll function to ensure smooth day-to-day operations throughout the project.

This is a hybrid position, requiring two days per week in the office, with flexibility to increase attendance during key stages of the implementation. The role is offered with a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance that increases with service, bank holidays, enhanced family and sick leave, matched pension contributions, and access to a cycle-to-work scheme. Flexible working is supported from day one, and employees also benefit from eye care vouchers, flu jab support, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring demonstrable experience in payroll system implementation or upgrades, ideally within organisations of several hundred staff.
• Have strong technical knowledge of iTrent, including system administration and configuration.
• Possess sound understanding of payroll legislation, processes, and procedures.
• Ideally hold a CIPP qualification, though this is not essential with suitable experience.
• Be confident managing stakeholders and coordinating with both internal teams and external providers.
• Have a process improvement mindset and the ability to work independently to deliver project outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical systems project from development through to completion. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – apply now to avoid missing out!