Payroll Consultant

  • Hays
  • Feb 26, 2026
Seasonal Banking Finance

Job Description

Ceridian/Dayforce Payroll Consultant

3 month Temporary Assignment
Central London
Hybrid working

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant with in-depth experience of the Ceridian/Dayforce payroll system
Duties include;

  • Lead Dayforce payroll processing across the full end to end cycle for multiple entities
  • Support configuration updates, testing, and ongoing system optimisation.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with Ceridian/technical teams to resolve defects.
  • Ensure all payroll activities remain compliant with UK legislation and HMRC reporting requirements.
  • Review and validate payroll inputs, audit checks, and reconciliations.
  • Deliver payroll reporting, analytics, and post payroll reviews.
  • Train and support payroll/HR users on Dayforce functionality and best practice.
  • Contribute to process improvements, workflow streamlining, and documentation.

You will have;
  • Strong hands on experience with Ceridian Dayforce (essential).
  • Proven UK end to end payroll experience.
  • Confident with configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and payroll controls.
  • Excellent understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC rules, and statutory payments.
  • Analytical mindset with strong Excel and reporting skills.
  • Clear communicator who can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
If you have all of the above, available immediately to commit to a 3 month assignment, then please apply now

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