**Senior Workday Payroll Implementation Consultant** **Location:** London – HybridWe are looking for a **Senior Workday Payroll Implementation Consultant** with deep hands-on experience delivering Workday Payroll in the **UK and US**. You’ll lead complex payroll transformation programmes, acting as a trusted advisor across the full implementation lifecycle, from discovery and design through to go-live and optimisation.* Lead UK and US Workday Payroll implementations, including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and support* Act as the payroll SME on multi-functional project teams* Advise on payroll best practices, compliance, and global design principles* Support payroll operating model design and governance frameworks* Lead pay element harmonisation and optimisation* Guide integration strategies using PECI, PICOF, and custom interfaces* Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort* Support test strategy, parallel runs, data validation, and knowledge transfer* Work as an extension of the client team to guide implementation success* Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, and policy review* Support testing, including test script creation, execution, and issue resolution* Lead the parallel run phase, root cause analysis, and variance management* Contribute to cutover planning and readiness* Train wider payroll teams and support go-live and hypercare* Successfully implemented **Workday Payroll in both the UK and US**, multiple times* Experience with Irish payroll a plus* Deep understanding of Workday Payroll configuration, integrations (PECI, PICOF), and reporting* Background in payroll consulting or large-scale internal transformation* Confident engaging senior HR, Finance, and Tech stakeholders* Experience as a Payroll Manager or senior SME in a global organisation* Skilled at both strategic design and detailed execution* Strong problem solver with excellent communication skills* Expert knowledge of UK and US payroll legislation and compliance* Experience delivering global or multi-country payroll solutions* Familiarity with Workday Reporting, Prism, or analytics* Exposure to change and adoption programmes* A second European language* A dynamic consulting environment where you’ll make a real impact* Access to complex, high-profile payroll transformation programmes* Competitive salary and benefits* Hybrid working with flexibility* Opportunities for travel and professional development* Clear career progression in a high-growth consultancy* A great environment to learn, develop and be successful in what you do* Opportunity to support our work with some of the World's most recognisable brands* Competitive package and hybrid work model* Travel opportunities for key events* Career growth opportunities (as we’re growing rapidly!)### Why work with us:**Be a CloudRocker -**Our work experience is the perfect mix of what makes CloudRock unique: our vibrant culture, our core values, our global team connections, our commitment to sustainability, and our recognition of every CloudRocker’s contributions. But most importantly, it’s about our people. Courage at our core drives us to embrace challenges and deliver bold solutions. We thrive on being better together, knowing collaboration and inclusivity are the foundation of our success. We believe in fostering happy people and positive outcomes, ensuring that our culture prioritises well-being and balance, empowering everyone to do their best work. With a shared passion to inspire transformation, our team helps customers achieve meaningful change while contributing to our communities and the planet. And in everything we do, we uphold integrity, honouring our commitments with trust, humility, and transparency. CloudRockers embody these values every day. They make decisions with the team’s success in mind, embrace collaboration, and are passionate about creating positive impacts for our customers, our communities, and the world. This spirit is what powers our success and makes CloudRock not just a great place to work—but a team you’ll be proud to call your own. Together, we’re #BetterTogether.
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