Payroll Data Migration Analyst

Payroll Data Migration Analyst

Contract Length: Up to 8 weeks

Location: Fully Remote working available

Hours: 40hrs (Apply online only) Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £20/£25 per hourJob OverviewWe are currently recruiting for a temporary Payroll Data Migration Analyst to support a key payroll transformation project. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll or data professional to assist with the preparation, validation, and migration of payroll information ahead of a major system go-live.The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring payroll data is accurately transferred from existing legacy reports into new payroll templates, maintaining a high level of data integrity and accuracy throughout the process.Key Responsibilities

Extract, review, and migrate payroll data from multiple legacy reports into new payroll system templates

Consolidate payroll information into a clear and accurate format, including year-to-date earnings, deductions, tax, National Insurance, and other payroll-related data

Ensure all migrated data is accurate and meets strict quality standards

Identify and resolve data discrepancies where required

Work with large Excel spreadsheets and complex datasets

Maintain organised records and documentation throughout the migration process

Access, manage, and save files using SharePoint

Work independently to meet project deadlines and key milestonesSkills & Experience Required

Strong Excel skills, including experience using formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and managing large datasets

Previous experience working with data migration, data cleansing, or reporting activities

Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity

Ability to analyse and consolidate information from multiple sources

Experience using SharePoint for document management

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Previous payroll experience / good understanding of payroll processes

Experience working with payroll systems or payroll transformation projects

Knowledge of UK and/or Ireland payroll data, including tax, NI, deductions, and year-to-date calculations

Experience supporting system implementations or go-live projectsContract Details

Temporary contract for up to 8 weeks

Immediate start available

Fully remote working opportunity

Full-time hours

Laptop/equipment provided

Competitive hourly/day rate available depending on experience

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