Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the
subject matter expert (SME)
for Workday Payroll, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing specific to
UK regulations
.
* Lead and support
Workday Payroll implementation projects
, including system configuration, testing, parallel runs, and go-live activities.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders, HR, and Finance teams to analyze requirements and provide Workday Payroll solutions.
* Troubleshoot payroll-related issues, provide functional support, and ensure seamless payroll cycles.
* Partner with technical teams to design, configure, and enhance Workday Payroll integrations with third-party systems (e.g., benefits, tax authorities, finance systems).
* Conduct
end-user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer
to ensure effective use of Workday Payroll.
* Maintain compliance with
UK payroll legislation
and ensure systems are updated for any statutory changes.
* Contribute to the optimization of
Time Tracking and Absence Management
processes where applicable.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Workday Certification
in Payroll (mandatory).
* 6–15 years of overall experience, with significant focus on
Workday Payroll
.
* Proven experience in
UK Payroll operations and legislation
.
* Hands-on experience in at least
one or more Workday Payroll implementation projects
.
* Strong understanding of
payroll compliance, auditing, and reporting requirements
in the UK.
* Experience with
Workday modules
such as
Time Tracking and Absence
is a strong plus.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently while also collaborating across global teams.