PeopleXD Implementation Consultant

Job Title: PeopleXD Implementation Consultant

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £65,000

A leading consultantancy is seeking an experienced PeopleXD Implementation Consultant to join their growing HR systems delivery team. This role focuses on supporting organisations through the successful implementation and optimisation of payroll and workforce management solutions. Working remotely, you will partner with HR, payroll, and operational teams to ensure systems are configured correctly, processes are efficient, and payroll operations run smoothly.

This position would suit a consultant with a strong understanding of payroll processes and workforce management systems who enjoys translating business requirements into practical system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client discussions to understand payroll and workforce management requirements.
• Configure PeopleXD payroll and workforce management functionality to align with operational processes.
• Translate payroll rules, approval structures, and scheduling requirements into system configuration.
• Prepare clear documentation outlining system setup and functional design.
• Assist with the transfer of payroll and workforce data into the new system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Build reports that enable payroll teams to manage data efficiently and reduce manual intervention.
• Work alongside technical teams to support integrations with finance platforms and other connected systems.
• Coordinate and support system testing phases, including system integration and user acceptance testing.
• Manage payroll comparison runs to validate system accuracy prior to launch.
• Provide support during final deployment and the immediate post launch period to ensure a stable transition.
• Deliver guidance and training sessions for payroll, HR, and operational users.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve system usage.
• Assist with ongoing system updates and provide post implementation support where required.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience implementing payroll or workforce management solutions within HR systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll governance, validation processes, and reconciliation practices.
• Practical experience configuring HR or payroll software platforms.
• Ability to run workshops and translate operational requirements into system functionality.
• Experience working with PeopleXD or comparable HR and payroll platforms.
• Exposure to complex programme delivery involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with system integrations or API based connections.
• Experience delivering projects within large or regulated organisations.
• Professional certification relating to HR, payroll systems, or the PeopleXD platform would be beneficial.
• Degree level education or equivalent industry experience.

What Success Looks Like:

• Payroll and workforce management solutions delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Smooth payroll processing following implementation with minimal errors.
• Positive engagement from end users and strong client feedback.
• Ongoing improvements and optimisation following initial delivery.

If you have strong payroll system expertise and enjoy working closely with clients to deliver effective HR technology solutions, we would welcome your application.

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