Sarah Hardy
About Sarah Hardy
Sarah Hardy is a Payroll Subject Matter Expert specializing in reconciling complex items within pensions payroll systems. She has extensive experience in payroll operations and has worked for various organizations, including Legal & General and International Procurement and Logistics Ltd.
Current Role at Legal & General
Sarah Hardy serves as a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (Reconciliations) at Legal & General. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she specializes in reconciling complex items within pensions payroll systems. Sarah supports system testing to ensure processing accuracy in payroll operations, utilizing her expertise to enhance payroll efficiency.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Legal & General, Sarah Hardy accumulated extensive experience in payroll and related roles. She worked at Heras as a People Analytics Business Partner and later as a Payroll & HR Data Analyst. Her career also includes positions at Thera Trust as a Payroll Project Coordinator and at International Procurement and Logistics Ltd. as a Payroll Assistant and Shared Services Assistant. Additionally, she has experience in clerical roles at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Education and Professional Development
Sarah Hardy studied at the University of Dundee, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry from 2009 to 2013. She also attended Pontefract NEW College, achieving qualifications in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and General Studies from 2007 to 2009. To further her expertise in payroll, she studied at The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and achieved Level 4 Practitioner in Payroll Management from 2020 to 2021.
Technical Skills and Systems Utilized
In her professional roles, Sarah Hardy utilizes Lagonda and Intellipay systems for payroll processing and reconciliation tasks. Her technical skills enable her to effectively manage complex payroll operations and ensure accuracy in reconciliations. This proficiency supports her contributions to payroll system testing and operational efficiency.
Background and Early Career
Sarah Hardy began her career in various roles, including sales positions at Monsoon Accessorize and Keillers China Shop. She transitioned into payroll and administrative roles, starting with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Her early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent specialization in payroll management and analytics.