Implementation Consultant £30-35k + car allowance

JOB PURPOSE:
To project manage and implement new business to meet both client and company requirements in an agreed and timely manner. Provide consultancy to the client in the analysis of the business offer. Perform project management, planning and analyse client requirements. Assist in creating the functional design (where appropriate), manage application configuration, data conversion, monitors project progress and performing system testing. Ensure completion and sign off of project to agreed success criteria.
This role will involve a mixture of both office and field based work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes and manages the client implementation project plan to ensure target dates are met. Works with third party project managers where appropriate.
Accurately documents the proposed payroll functionality and procedures.
Performs adequate system and user testing. Performs client system training.
Co-ordinates data take-on, parallel and first live runs with the client and the relevant internal departments. Co-ordinates follow-up with relevant departments post implementation. System set up and configuration.

KEY DUTIES/TASKS:
Conducts a thorough analysis of payroll needs to establish specific calculation rules, reporting and interface requirements. Develops a project plan using Microsoft Project in consultation with Project Office if applicable.
Compiles as required a Functional Specification detailing each payroll element, its calculation and usage, payslip description, reports, electronic output/CSV file and interfaces. Compiles a Payroll Procedures Manual in conjunction with MS and the client, detailing the format that data will be received in, deadlines, process flows, payroll-processing schedules etc.
Obtains formal client sign off for the project plan, Functional Specification and Payroll Procedures Manual. Determines the appropriate method and conversion of data files in consultation with the Technical Specialist if required to ensure the accurate mapping and standardisation of data.
Performs data take on and reconciliation liaising with Technical Specialist if required. Liaises with Operations to schedule parallel payroll runs.
Co-ordinates parallel runs and first live runs with the relevant Service Team Manager and the MS associate who will be processing the payrolls.
Reviews parallel run output with the client. Conducts training either at the client site or in-house as required. Ensures that the project is running to established time scales and attends project meetings with the client to discuss progress and critical issues. Provides progress reports to the client and internally as required
After the first live run, obtains formal project sign off and ensures that this is distributed to the appropriate departments for billing of the implementation cost.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Computer literate, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Good working knowledge of payroll legislation. Knowledge of HR legislation would be an advantage. Service oriented aptitude with good written and verbal communication skills.
Skills required - Must be able to demonstrate the following competencies as per the attached competency profile.
Innovation and problem solving. Financial and commercial awareness. Communication and influencing. Results orientation. Flexibility and organisational commitment. Service oriented aptitude with good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under time constraints essential. Adaptable and flexible team player. Ability to prepare and conduct formal presentations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years working in a payroll and personnel consulting or implementation role.
IPPM Diploma (or similar qualification) would be an advantage.
Proven ability to operate in client facing meetings, with contacts at all levels of seniority.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU LIVE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF CHERTSEY, SURREY.

Please note your CV will be reviewed against the vacancy criteria and we will contact you within one week if we wish to progress your application any further.

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.