Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: London
We are looking for someone who can act as payroll subject matter expert for the payroll department through a programme of work implementing a new HRIS and Payroll solution in New Zealand.
· Understand an map current processes and document how they will be impacted / changed as a result of the new system.
· Attend and participate in design and discovery workshops.
· Communicate payroll requirements alongside policies and needs.
· Attend project meetings with both MW and the solution implementation (SI) teams and document any people related actions.
· Work with the vendor to align MW requirements to the out-of-the-box functionality, ensuring we adhere to 80% global, 20% local configuration where possible.
· Being a point of contact for both Vendor and SI to people related queries; collating queries, preparing responses following conversations with key stakeholders and seeking appropriate sign-off for changes.
· Defining local payroll requirements by country.
· Escalate any issues which may delay or impact the ability to deliver the project scope on time and on budget to MW Project Manager.
· Support the delivery of testing and training to the payroll department.
· Understand people reporting requirements and identify which of these needs come as standard within the solution and which of these need custom reports to be created.
· Preparation of go-live materials, including SOP’s and system maps.
· Act as a Change Champion of the new system and proactively seek to become an expert and share system knowledge with the wider payroll department.
· Any other ad hoc duties to support the successful delivery of the project.
· The ability to hit the ground running and really quickly understand our current ways of working
· International / retail experience
· Project experience
· Experience using the likes of DayForce, Workday, SAP.
· Can start within 4 weeks.
Established in 1997, Mountain Warehouse has grown rapidly to become the largest Outdoor Retailer in the UK, with 400+ stores worldwide and strong online sales both in the UK and Internationally.
To keep us on the cutting edge of the outdoor world we are always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people from all walks of life who love to be part of a fast paced team. If you embrace hard work, love change and strive to always make things bigger and better then come join us.
We have a vibrant, busy office full of great people. There are loads of opportunities to get involved in projects away from your day to day and plenty of opportunity for growth across all departments. If you think you have what it takes to join the Mountain Warehouse adventure check out our Current Vacancies.
