Workday UK Payroll Lead
Job Description
Do you want to play a crucial role in HR transformations powered by Workday? Are you ready for your next odyssey? Then, join our winning team; we deliver on the promise of excellence to our clients. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO About the Accenture Workday Business Group: Accenture is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing some of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in leading and advising our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice What We Offer:- Exciting Projects & Career Growth - Work on innovative, large-scale Workday projects for top global companies with extensive development opportunities.
- Supportive & Social Culture - Join a diverse, passionate team with a friendly work environment, social activities, and volunteering opportunities.
- Great Benefits & Flexibility - Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, remote work options, and wellness initiatives.
- Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in the UK Payroll domain, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives
- Applying Workday and Accenture methodologies in everything you do
- Independently leading your workstream and reporting workstream(s) progress
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
- Analyse and evaluate existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Configure and customize the Workday payroll software to align with business requirements.
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct system testing, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions or enhancements.
- Provide end-user training and support during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Stay updated with Workday payroll functionality, new releases, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, such as HR, finance, and time management.
- Participate in payroll-related projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and migrations.
- Proven experience as a Payroll Workday Consultant or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of Workday payroll software, including configuration, workflows, and business rules.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in Workday configuration tools, such as pay policies, pay codes, and earnings/deductions setup.
- Experience in implementing and supporting Workday payroll solutions, including end-to-end project lifecycle.
- Ability to analyse complex payroll requirements and design appropriate solutions.
- Knowledge of other Workday modules, such as HR and benefits, is a plus.
- Familiarity with integration between Workday payroll and external systems, such as time and attendance, is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions
- Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in English
- Strong Payroll background and have experience working with the UK Payroll modules of the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role owning and driving the Workday agenda.
- Up to date Workday UK Payroll certifications
- Demonstrable professional Workday experience
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