Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Havant Hampshire

Fixed Term Contract till October 2026

Great salary, BUPA and benefits

4 Day Work Week option

Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to play a key role in both day-to-day UK payroll operations and the upcoming transition to a new HR and payroll system.

This is a split-role, with approximately 50% of time focused on operational payroll responsibilities and 50% supporting the Human Capital Management (HCM) project as we move from Oracle to SAP SuccessFactors (go-live August 2026).

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations (50%)

You will support and oversee the accurate and timely processing of our in-house UK payrolls (Oracle-based), ensuring full compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.

• Process and validate payroll inputs, including new starters, leavers, statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.), tax, NI, pensions, and pay adjustments.
• Conduct secondary reviews to ensure accuracy and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Manage off-cycle and arrears payments in line with payroll calendars.
• Handle complex payroll queries and anomalies, including gross-to-net manual calculations and HMRC queries.
• Lead year-end activities such as P60s, P11Ds, and PAYE Settlement Agreements.
• Support audit readiness and maintain accurate payroll records in line with legal requirements.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers (e.g., pension schemes).
• Assist in payroll reporting, training delivery, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the UK Payroll Scorecard and stock vesting activities.

HCM Project – Oracle to SAP Transition (50%)

You’ll work as part of the project team supporting the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central Payroll (ECP), ensuring payroll accuracy and continuity throughout the transition.

• Assist in testing activities including script development, end-to-end testing, defect logging, and resolution.
• Support data migration by validating conversion data and conducting pay comparisons.
• Use the Payroll Control Centre (PCC) to execute payroll runs, validate master data, and resolve errors.
• Work with consultants to align system configuration to business requirements.
• Create training materials and deliver demonstrations to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with workstreams (e.g., wage types, compliance) to ensure project success.
• Participate in project meetings, provide feedback, and support go-live readiness.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in full-cycle, insourced UK payroll operations.
• Hands-on expertise with SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central Payroll (ECP) is essential
• Familiarity with Payroll Control Centre (PCC) operations and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to guide and support colleagues.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Confident presenting to stakeholders and providing payroll training.
• Experience using Oracle payroll systems is desirable

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance.

We recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers.

Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement.

Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals.

We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.