Payroll Design & Implementation Lead (Oracle Cloud)

Payroll Design & Implementation Lead (Oracle Cloud)
Location: Staffordshire

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Design & Implementation Lead to drive the delivery of our Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll solution as part of a major ERP transformation.

You'll act as the functional expert for payroll, leading design, configuration, and implementation while ensuring compliance with UK legislation and alignment with wider HR systems. This is a hands-on leadership role, bridging technical teams and operational users to deliver a robust, future-ready payroll service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end payroll design and implementation within Oracle Fusion Cloud
• Act as the senior payroll SME across HR, Finance, and workforce systems
• Drive configuration, testing, data migration, and go-live readiness
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, pensions, GDPR, and audit requirements
• Support business change, training, and stakeholder engagement

About You:

• Proven track record delivering Oracle Cloud Payroll implementations (full life cycle)
• Strong hands-on configuration experience in Oracle Fusion Payroll
• Deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience in public sector or highly regulated environments
• Confident leading stakeholders and challenging delivery partners