Workday Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Certified Payroll Specialist with strong expertise in UK Payroll to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Workday super-user who can not only manage payroll operations but also lead and support end-to-end payroll implementations. In addition to payroll expertise, knowledge of Time Tracking (TT) and Absence Management within Workday will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 (eg, 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.