Payroll Specialist
4 days ago
City of London
Workday UK Payroll Consultant - Contract Mostly fully remote with occasional travel to Canary Wharf Join our team as a Workday Payroll Consultant and become a key player in delivering innovative end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations for a diverse range of clients across the UK. Your expertise will help organizations streamline their payroll operations, adhere to UK regulations, and achieve seamless system integrations that truly make a difference. What you’ll do: • Design and architect tailored Workday UK Payroll solutions by translating complex business requirements into effective system configurations., • Lead and support every phase of the implementation lifecycle — from discovery and design to testing, deployment, and post-go-live support., • Serve as the go-to subject matter expert on Workday Payroll within the UK, providing strategic guidance on best practices, functionality, and compliance standards., • Ensure all payroll processes align with UK legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP, SAP), and other regulatory requirements., • Build strong client relationships, influencing stakeholders at all levels from middle management to executive leadership, and ensuring delivery excellence. Essential Skills and Qualifications: • Extensive hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, specifically within the UK market, including configuration, testing, and deployment., • Proven track record of delivering multiple end-to-end Workday UK Payroll implementation projects., • Deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, statutory payments, and compliance standards., • MUST be Workday UK Payroll certified to apply, • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills capable of engaging clients and stakeholders effectively., • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to collaborate effectively within project teams, manage workstreams, and mentor junior team members., • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment. Nice-to-Have Skills: • Experience with other HR or payroll modules within Workday., • Knowledge of integrations between Workday Payroll and external systems., • Additional certifications in HR or payroll fields., • Familiarity with UK employment law updates and recent payroll industry trends. Preferred Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field., • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Workday Payroll implementations, with a focus on UK clients. Take the next step in your payroll consulting career. Apply now to become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence in UK payroll solutions!