Sharlene Trevor

Senior Payroll, Pensions, Reward and HR Systems leader with 18+ years’ experience across complex, regulated and multi-site organisations. Proven track record leading end-to-end payroll operations, payroll transformation, system implementation, statutory compliance, pensions administration, audit controls, SOX evidence, benefits processes and colleague-focused service improvement. Combines strong UK payroll legislation and HMRC knowledge with commercial insight, governance discipline and hands-on systems expertise across ResourceLink, ADP, iTrent, MoorePay, Iris, Sage, SAP, Workday, MyView and Eploy.

Trusted partner to Finance, HR, Reward, IT, auditors, HMRC and external providers, with a leadership style focused on accountability, continuous improvement, team capability and operational excellence.

Payroll & HR Implementation Consultant – Contract role - Walsall College - Walsall

(2026-05)

Leading payroll and HR systems implementation activity for the migration from Chris21 to ResourceLink HCM Air, ensuring configuration, controls, workflows and user adoption support compliant and efficient payroll and HR operations.

Trained

Payroll and HR teams across both areas of the system, developing user guides, SOPs and improved ways of working to support adoption and long-term process consistency. Optimised system configuration to reduce risk, streamline administration, improve data accuracy and deliver time, resource and cost efficiencies. Implemented the Eploy onboarding system and integrated it with ResourceLink, introducing automation to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency across recruitment and HR onboarding processes.

• Led payroll and HR process design, system configuration, testing, documentation and training to support a controlled transition to ResourceLink.
• Delivered payroll and HR system training, equipping teams with practical guidance and clear documentation to support confident system use.
• Created SOPs and process guides to standardise new ways of working and improve operational consistency across Payroll and HR.
• Implemented Eploy onboarding integration with ResourceLink, reducing duplication and improving the efficiency and consistency of new starter processing.
• Configured MyView employee self-service desktop and mobile App, created workflows, online timesheets, expense forms and authorisations, replacing paper-based activity with slicker digital processes.

Payroll Implementation Consultant – 3-month Contract role - Armstrong Logistics - Lutterworth

(2026-02 - 2026-05)

Consulted on a payroll data migration project, supporting the transition from MoorePay to ADP and ensuring system configuration aligned with payroll operational requirements.

• Delivered MoorePay to ADP payroll migration support, including data validation, system setup, testing and readiness activity.
• Enabled successful go-live within 12 weeks, completing two parallel payroll runs and supporting payroll staff with new processes and self-service functionality.
• Completed two parallel payroll runs, validating migrated data and resolving discrepancies to support a smooth transition to ADP.
• Trained payroll staff on new system processes and supported the HR team with the setup of employee self-service functionality

HR Systems Management – 14-month Project contract role - HomeServe Ltd - Walsall

(2025-03 - 2026-04)

Accountable for the People Systems roadmap within HomeServe Membership Limited, reporting to the Director of Reward and Benefits and leading system governance, compliance, automation, data integrity, release management and continuous improvement across HR platforms.

• Owned SOX controls and audit evidence for HR systems, improving documentation, control visibility and compliance readiness.
• Led system release management, UAT, impact assessments, configuration changes and stakeholder communications across HR and business teams.
• Delivered automation and self-service improvements including MyForms, leave management, SSO, MyView functionality and online bonus letters.
• Strengthened system security, data governance and process consistency through SOPs, training matrices, account profiles and improved contractor management.

Business Owner/Contractor - Wagewolf Ltd - Leicester

(2025-03)

I opened my own Payroll and HR System solutions consultancy in 2024, Wagewolf.co.uk This is my testament to being passionate about payroll and Systems and giving back to my community by helping local business start-ups. An extensive background in Payroll, HR, Finance and Compliance coupled with a passion for excellence is an asset to any organisation. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Payroll & HR Systems Manager - Cromwell Tools - Leicester

(2022-07 - 2024-09)

Led payroll and HR systems operations, driving payroll governance, system optimisation, self-service adoption, process automation and service improvement across the business. Managed two direct reports and worked closely with HR, Finance, Reward, compliance teams and operational stakeholders to strengthen payroll accuracy, controls, reporting and colleague experience.

• Strengthened payroll governance by moving P11Ds and PSAs to online submissions and improving benefit-in-kind administration.
• Implemented mobile self-service payslips and additional payroll workflows, reducing manual administration and improving colleague access to pay information.
• Partnered with Talent, Reward, Finance and Compliance to improve onboarding integration, pay-related processes, customer response times and colleague guidance.
• Led earned wage access implementation with Wagestream, increasing employee choice and flexibility while maintaining controlled payroll operations.

Payroll & Rewards & Benefits Manager - VWR International - Lutterworth

(2019-05 - 2022-07)

Managed payroll, reward and benefits operations, including two monthly pay runs, benefits administration, audit support, payroll transformation and statutory compliance. Partnered with HR, Finance, IT, external providers and senior stakeholders to improve payroll accuracy, strengthen controls and support organisational change during a period of significant operational pressure.

• Led MoorePay to ADP payroll implementation from initiation to go-live, partnering with ADP and internal stakeholders to deliver a controlled transition.
• Integrated ADP with Workday to improve colleague access to payslips and strengthen compensation visibility.
• Maintained payroll continuity through Covid and furlough, applying changing payroll legislation and supporting complex colleague queries.
• Acted as first point of contact for internal and external audits and supported SOX compliance evidence and control activity.

Payroll Controller - Chartwell Care Services Ltd - Leicester

(2016-02 - 2019-04)

Managed end-to-end payroll for a regulated care environment covering children’s homes, private hospitals and supported living units, ensuring accurate processing, statutory compliance, HMRC submissions and strong operational controls. Operated independently as payroll lead, managing payroll deadlines, reconciliations, pension-related administration, data accuracy, process improvement and confidential employee information.

• Data migrated the payroll in house from an outsourced provider to Iris software
• Established new procedures and systems and collaborated with wider team to ensure a smooth transition to a new system
• Trained an apprentice to support with the payroll

Senior Service Administrator - MidlandHR - Nottingham

(2017 - 2017)

Responsible for the completion of 5 monthly payrolls for 5000+ employees, on-boarding new customers and mentoring a team of 9 and implementing process improvement.

Foundation Degree - Business and Finance; ICB Payroll Management - De Montfort University Leicester, LCE (2008 - 2008)