Location: [Newcastle Upon Tyne] (Office-Based) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience (Base rate) £22.14 an hour Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with flexible start/finish times, some evening and weekend work may be required) We are looking for an experienced Payroll Systems Officer to support our project team in the implementation of our new People System. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a significant project as we transition to a new system. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth implementation of the new system while working closely with our team. Key Responsibilities: Support the project team in the implementation of the new People System, focusing on payroll data. Conduct thorough data analysis to identify anomalies and trends in the data between the new system and the legacy system. Work with the project team to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy throughout the parallel run phase. Provide insights and recommendations based on your findings to support the successful migration and implementation. Assist with system testing and ensure that the payroll functions are operating as expected. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and to address any issues or concerns during the transition period. Maintain a high level of attention to detail and analytical thinking to ensure accuracy in all work. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in payroll systems and processes, with a strong understanding of payroll data analysis. Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential, as you will be identifying data anomalies and trends. An inquisitive mindset and ability to investigate issues thoroughly and proactively. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines. Excellent communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders and project team members. Previous experience with People Systems or similar HR/payroll systems is highly desirable. Why Join Us? Opportunity to be involved in a high-profile project and gain valuable experience in a system implementation. Flexible working hours (Monday - Friday) with potential for some evening and weekend work. Work in a supportive and dynamic environment with a great project team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to apply their payroll systems knowledge in an exciting, fast-paced project. If you are ready to make an impact and help us implement a new system, we would love to hear from you