Paycircle Implementation Specialist

Paycircle Implementation Specialist (12 Month FTC) £50,000 - £80,000 - Fully Remote - 12 Month FTC (with a view to extend) Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a top accountancy firm in the search for a hands on payroll manager/specialist with Paycircle implementation experience Job Summary We are seeking a Paycircle Implementation Specialist to manage the data transition from IPP to Paycircle. You will ensure all employee and payroll data transfers accurately, undergoes strict validation, and adheres to data governance. This role balances technical data migration with live, end-to-end payroll processing. Key Responsibilities: Data Migration & System Setup Data Transfer: Migrate employee records, pension data, pay schedules, and historical payroll records from IPP to Paycircle. System Configuration: Set up new client profiles, company structures, pension schemes, and specific payroll components within Paycircle. Data Mapping: Define, document, and execute data mapping and transformation rules between the two systems. Issue Resolution: Partner with payroll specialists to troubleshoot system differences and resolve data anomalies. Validation & Parallel Running Reconciliation: Perform comprehensive audits of individual records, payroll totals, year-to-date figures, and statutory balances. Parallel Runs: Execute dual payroll runs in both IPP and Paycircle to isolate, investigate, and fix discrepancies before live processing. Audit Trails: Maintain secure, precise, and compliant migration logs to meet strict data governance requirements. Live Payroll Processing Cycle Management: Prepare and run client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly frequencies. Calculations: Apply payroll changes and accurately calculate statutory payments, including SSP and SMP. Deliverables: Produce final payroll reports, generate payslips, manage BACS submission files, and complete all HMRC RTI filings. Key Requirements Proven experience migrating payroll data, ideally from IPP to Paycircle. Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments (SSP/SMP), and HMRC RTI processes. Strong data analysis skills with a focus on validation and parallel run testing. 52024MT INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position