Payroll Officer - Oracle

Robert Half is supporting a higher education client during an Oracle Fusion implementation and requires a Payroll SME to join them for the next 6 months. This role will primarily focus on BAU payroll processing, enabling the current incumbent to concentrate fully on the Oracle Fusion implementation. You will operate in a complex, multi-payroll environment, supporting a large and diverse workforce including academic staff, professional services, researchers, hourly-paid staff, and contractors. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end BAU payroll processing across a complex higher education environmentEnsure accurate and compliant payroll delivery, including statutory deductions, pensions, benefits, and reportingManage complex payroll scenarios including multiple contracts, variable pay, term-time working, hourly-paid staff, overtime, and allowancesWork closely with HR, Finance, and Systems teams to resolve payroll queries, reconciliations, and data issuesSupport parallel running, data validation, and testing activities where required during the Oracle Fusion implementationEnsure compliance with HMRC regulations, employment legislation, and university-specific policiesProvide expert-level support for process improvement, controls, and documentation Required Experience: 10+ years'' experience as a Payroll SME within large, complex organisationsStrong Oracle payroll experience (Fusion highly desirable)Recent experience within higher education or similarly complex public-sector ..... full job details .....