Payroll Project Management

Embarking on a payroll project can be both thrilling and challenging. At CR Payroll, we understand the intricacies involved, and offer comprehensive project management and support, to ensure your initiatives not only meet but exceed expectations. Our experienced and fully accredited payroll specialists bring a wealth of knowledge to the table, catering to diverse projects across the UK and Ireland. Whether you need support in running your payroll during a critical project phase, or wish to implement changes, while your team focuses on payroll processing, we’ve got you covered!

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Payroll Project Managers

We provide dedicated payroll project managers who understand the nuances of payroll systems and data migration intricacies. Our experts can assist in developing comprehensive project plans, internal communication strategies, or covering BAU, as well as managing the technical aspects of your project.

Data Migration

A single data error can have far-reaching consequences for your payroll operations. Our expert team meticulously manages data migration during system transitions and process changes. We ensure your data is up-to-date and error-free, ensuring consistency and eliminating discrepancies.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Once the essential data migration is completed, our dedicated team begins an extensive testing phase for the new system or processes. This critical stage is a proactive measure, designed to detect and rectify potential issues before they impact employee pay. Our meticulous planning and execution ensure a seamless transition.

Parallel Runs for Seamless Execution

Parallel runs are the litmus test for a flawless payroll system. We run simultaneous payrolls on both the old and new systems to identify any discrepancies and resolve potential issues. We test various scenarios to ensure the new system can handle all payroll complexities. By conducting these parallel runs, we safeguard against disruptions, guaranteeing a smooth transition when the system goes live.

Payroll Systems and Process Projects

Time and Attendance Systems

Optimising your Time and Attendance system is crucial for accurate payroll. Whether you’re implementing a new T&A system or tweaking an existing one, our specialists can rigorously test outputs to ensure seamless integration with payroll. We focus on validating the critical links between T&A and payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

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HR & Finance

A seamless flow of information between Finance, Payroll, and HR is critical to smooth payroll operations. We can collaborate with your payroll team to validate payroll processes during new implementations or upgrades of existing systems – ensuring the correct data is being received by your payroll system. We can also provide the necessary support for your team, allowing them to focus on project completion, while we handle business-as-usual (BAU) payroll processing.

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Payroll Systems and Process Projects

Payroll System Changes

Updating your payroll system is essential for ongoing organisational streamlining. However, you may need to navigate short-term challenges before experiencing the long-term gains. Our seasoned professionals can step in, while your payroll team implement the changes, or we can oversee upgrades, allowing your in-house team to manage day-to-day operations without disruption.

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Payroll frequency Changes

Changing the frequency of employee payments can be complicated. We navigate the complexities with a proven process —from addressing fundamental questions about the need for change, to testing new payroll runs and communicating changes to employees, we help you manage the entire change process, ensuring a smooth transition from start to finish.

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Payroll Systems and Process Projects

Outsourcing or Moving In-house

Changing your payroll dynamics—be it outsourcing, changing providers, or bringing it back in-house—demands meticulous planning and execution. We’ve successfully managed numerous handover processes, offering guidance from the initial decision-making phase to final testing and implementation. Our goal is to streamline the process, ensuring a stress-free transition for your team.

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Mergers, Acquisitions & TUPE’s

During mergers, acquisitions, or TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employment) processes, compliance with employee transfer responsibilities is crucial. CR Payroll helps clients navigate these obligations, providing support in transferring accurate payroll data. In emotionally challenging times for employees, the accurate transfer of payroll data is a critical part of the onboarding process.

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Who We Have Worked With

What our clients say

Hugh O’Brien Former Group HR Director, Eir

"Due to the methodology and approach CR Payroll applied, the transition occurred seamlessly without any significant issues. There was no business disruption, all salary payments were made on time and correct. All tax returns were completed on schedule."

Beckie Robertson Head of HR, Trust Ford

"CR Payroll’s solution is reliable and robust and provides a much needed safety net to the payroll team. I would recommend it to any prospective clients."

Eimear Byrne Former Associate Manager, HR Shared Services, Stryker

"The support offered by the CR Payroll team is second to none. Payroll cover is never a problem even at short notice. It is invaluable from a business perspective coming from a campus of over 3,000 employees with combinations of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls."

Niamh O'Kane EMEA Payroll Manager, Zendesk

"Due to the urgency of our request we were onboarded as a client in a few days. They hit the ground running with very little handover. We would recommend the company specifically for the high quality of all of their staff and their flexible and reliable approach."

Hugh O'Brien Head of Human Resources, Applus+ Automotive Ireland.

"The staff are payroll experts who bring confidentiality and a problem-solving, practical mentality to their customers’ challenges by delivering a high-quality service. The team always ensure a 100% adherence rate to their 2-hour contractual SLA which is the best in the market."

Michael Cronin Group Financial Controller,The Rehab Group

"Because of the work we do, it is vital we can rely on the businesses we engage with. CR Payroll has provided this support and has the skill set to complement our HR and Payroll functions. CR Payroll has supported us in the delivery of project works, helping us with system upgrades to enhance our Payroll and HR processes. CR Payroll has also accommodated us with urgent payroll cover while we dealt with staff changes. The quick response time has been helpful in filling the gap for us in a time of need."