Interim Payroll Specialist (Workday)

Job description

Payroll Specialist (Workday)

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to become permanent)

Full-Time or 4 Days per Week (Part-Time)

Hybrid – Hayes, Uxbridge (1 day onsite per week)

The Opportunity

A well-established UK organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

This is a hands-on position during a key phase of payroll transformation. You’ll need strong experience with Workday Payroll alongside full ownership of end-to-end UK payroll processing.

This role would suit someone confident, detail-focused, and comfortable taking responsibility for payroll accuracy and compliance in a changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage UK payroll end-to-end
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for Workday Payroll
• Support payroll system optimisation and ongoing improvements
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation (SSP, maternity, pensions, RTI, etc.)
• Process complex payroll elements including commission, overtime, and variable pay
• Validate payroll data, reporting, and outputs
• Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Partner closely with HR and Finance stakeholders

About You

• 3–5 years’ minimum UK payroll experience
• Extensive, hands-on experience with Workday Payroll (essential)
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Confident managing payroll complexities and legislative requirements
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking full ownership
• Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure

The Details

• Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract
• Potential: Opportunity to become permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time or 4 days per week
• Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite in Hayes, Uxbridge
• Reporting Line: HR Manager
• Start Date: ASAP

If you’re a Workday-experienced Payroll Specialist looking for a contract with genuine longer-term potential and flexibility on working pattern, this is a strong opportunity to step into.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hayes

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English