Payroll Systems Tester

Payroll Systems Tester

Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days a week in Rushden Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible shifts between 8am–5:30pm) Contract: 9-month fixed-term contract Reports to: Payroll Compliance & Reporting Manager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Payroll Systems Tester to join a leading organisation on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in testing payroll system changes, integrations, and enhancements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless payroll experience.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and working within complex HR and payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test scripts for payroll system changes and integrations.
• Work closely with IT teams and service providers to ensure updates are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Capture and document test results for audit and quality assurance.
• Simulate payroll scenarios to validate data accuracy and compliance.
• Identify, log, and track bugs or issues through to resolution.
• Support testing during key cycles such as Tax Year End and system updates.
• Provide payroll systems expertise and guidance to HR and payroll teams.
• Maintain up-to-date test documentation, process maps, and work instructions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in payroll systems testing within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and UK payroll legislation.
• Experience with Oracle EBS Payroll (or similar systems).
• Skilled in creating and managing test scripts, data, and simulations.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Confident working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy.
• The chance to work with a respected organisation on impactful HR and payroll projects.
• A supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities to make a real difference.