Pay Modelling Specialist (Payroll)

Pay Modelling Specialist - Exciting new project - ASAP START - Sheffield - Payroll

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are pleased to be working with a large public sector organisation during a period of change. We are seeking an experienced Pay Modelling Specialist to support a major pay and grading harmonisation project. This is a short-term assignment with a critical role in shaping a new pay structure following a comprehensive job evaluation exercise.

Your new role

• Analyse and Validate Data: Review payroll outputs, verify accuracy, and ensure alignment with current terms and conditions.
• Design Flexible Pay Models: Develop a user-friendly pay modelling tool that allows easy scenario testing, including:
  • Grade structures and pay points
  • Assimilation rules and progression pathways
  • Annual pay award assumptions
  • Premium rate multipliers and variable pay elements
  • Multi-year cost forecasting
• Provide Costed Options: Deliver clear, costed pay model scenarios for decision-making.
• Knowledge Transfer: Support colleagues in HR, Finance, and Payroll with training and handover of the modelling tool.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of payroll systems and pay structures
• Advanced Excel skills (including complex modelling and forecasting)
• Experience in budgeting and cost analysis
• Ability to present complex data in a clear, accessible format

What you'll get in return

This is a unique opportunity to influence a major organisational change project, working closely with senior stakeholders in HR and Finance.37 hours a week
Hybrid working
ASAP employment to run until the end of March 2026

What you need to do now

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