Workday Payroll Project Officer

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We're working with a leading organisation currently in a critical phase of a Workday implementation. They urgently require an experienced Workday Payroll Officer to support the team during this transition. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to a major systems project, working hybrid within a fast-paced, high volume, detail-oriented environment.Your new role

Perform end-to-end testing of Workday payroll functionality, following predefined test scripts and accurately documenting outcomes.Record all testing activities in Jira to maintain clear audit trails.Analyse payroll outputs in Workday to ensure accuracy of occupational and statutory payments and deductions.Ensure all payroll transactions are compliant with legislation and adhere to internal policies.Assist in the creation of processing materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Support parallel payroll runs during system implementation and reconciliation phases.Provide ad-hoc s upport to the BAU payroll team as required.Act as a Workday change agent, coaching and supporting the payroll team through system changes.Contribute to and influence continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes and systems to deliver an exceptional payroll service.Complete specific pay-period tasks as directed by the Payroll Manager.Interpret and validate complex payroll data sets across legacy systems (Earnie IQ) and Workday.Document manual interventions and actively participate in process improvement projects.Collaborate with internal teams to meet tight project deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience with Workday payroll processing and legacy systems.
• Payroll qualification (CIPP preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pension legislation.
• Advanced Excel and data handling skills.
• Excellent IT proficiency, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and deliver accurately.
• Proven experience in system transitions or implementations.
• Organised, proactive problem solver and strong team player.

What you'll get in return

Start Date: ASAPDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid working - DoncasterRate: £40,000 per annum (Pro rata for 6 months)

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