Payroll Specialist
6 hours ago
Wellingborough
Job Title: Payroll Specialist / Payroll Consultant – Implementation Focus Location: Northampton (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Friday) Contract: 6 Months (Contingent Contractor) Overall Purpose of the Role Barclays is seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to support the implementation of a new payroll system as part of a high-impact transformation project. This is not a business-as-usual (BAU) payroll role; instead, it's hands-on, project-focused work supporting the transition to Workday and delivering key elements of the payroll implementation. Key Responsibilities * Support the payroll system implementation (Workday) * Perform payroll data reconciliation and validation * Execute functional testing of payroll scenarios * Collaborate with payroll project teams and existing payroll operations * Liaise with offshore payroll teams (India) * Ensure accurate system performance through testing and validation * Develop, review, and update working instructions * Engage with senior stakeholders, including the Global Head of Payroll * Deliver project tasks using Access methodology, both remotely and on-site Key Skills & Experience * Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll (UK and/or Irish legislation knowledge preferred) * Strong Excel skills – must be confident with VLOOKUPs and large datasets * Experience in payroll implementations, ideally with Workday * Comfortable working in large organisations with high volume and pace * Preferably CIPP qualified or part-qualified (not essential) * Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience * Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, unstructured environment * Strong functional testing mindset and attention to detail Working Environment * Hybrid working model: On-site in Northampton three days a week (Mon/Tues/Fri), remote otherwise * Fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities * Hands-on, autonomous role with no direct reports * Candidates must be adaptable, confident, and able to contribute immediately About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank, operating across retail banking, payments, and top-tier corporate and investment banking. We’re driven by our mission to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way. Our Values Respect • Integrity • Service • Excellence • Stewardship These values guide everything we do – for our clients, customers, colleagues, and communities. Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our culture and how we operate. Hybrid Working This role follows Barclays' hybrid working model: 3 days on-site in Northampton, with remote work on remaining days. Contractor Benefits (via Randstad Sourceright) * Paid holiday entitlement * 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * Access to lifestyle and retail discounts