Payroll Specialist

Job description

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!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

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