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# Payroll Solution Architect

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £64,480.0 - £74,880.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Software as a Service, System Configuration
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adecco.com/en-gb/job-search/payroll-solution-architect-london-greater-london/broadbean_949051785745304

## About the Role

Essential

 * Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll operations.
 * Experience implementing, configuring or supporting payroll systems.
 * Background in a customer-facing payroll, systems or consultancy role.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Ability to translate complex payroll requirements into practical solutions.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

 * CIPP qualification or equivalent.
 * Experience within SaaS, software or technology environments.
 * Knowledge of HR, finance or payroll system integrations.
 * Experience supporting multiple payroll clients or large-scale payroll operations.
 * Exposure to payroll transformation or system migration projects.

## Description

We are working with an innovative tech company seeking an experienced Payroll Solutions Specialist to support the successful delivery and optimisation of UK payroll solutions for a growing customer base.

This is a highly consultative role where you will act as the go-to expert for UK payroll processes, legislation, system configuration and payroll best practice. Working across implementation, customer-facing and internal teams, you will help ensure payroll solutions are delivered efficiently, remain compliant and meet the evolving needs of customers., * Provide expert guidance on UK payroll legislation, compliance and operational best practice.

 * Support the design, configuration and optimisation of payroll solutions.
 * Work closely with implementation and customer-facing teams to support onboarding and adoption activities.
 * Lead requirements gathering and discovery sessions with stakeholders.
 * Troubleshoot complex payroll and system-related issues.
 * Advise on integrations between payroll and other business systems.
 * Identify risks and opportunities for process improvement.
 * Develop and maintain payroll-related documentation, guides and best practices.
 * Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to both customers and internal stakeholders.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, functionality and overall customer experience.


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