Workday Functional Payroll Analyst

Summary: The Workday Functional Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing the efficiency and accuracy of the Workday Payroll Module for the UK within a top global company. This role involves analysis, configuration, and maintenance of payroll systems in compliance with local regulations and company policies. The position is contract-based and requires working through an umbrella company or PAYE. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement system changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep maintenance of already customized and configured the Payroll Module to meet the organization's specific payroll requirements, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Analyze payroll related system configuration based on payroll team queries, identify discrepancies, and work on resolving issues in cooperation with other Workday product owners.
• Introduce system changes including Workday releases by testing and validating new payroll features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday Payroll Module related problems, working closely with UK payroll team and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation of payroll module configurations for future reference.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, enhancements, and automation within the payroll module to streamline operations.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in payroll administration and configuration of payroll modules within HRIS systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to details and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience with Workday Payroll Module is preferred.
• Knowledge of UK payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in Workday Payroll Module maintenance.
• Experience working in SOC environment.
• Maintain a high level of integrity while balancing multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Focused on solution thinking and agile in learning new systems and processes that span software and hardware.
• Motivated and interested in learning new technologies.
• The ability to clearly write technical documentation as necessitated by regulatory agencies on internal company policy.
• Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and accountability.
• Must be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture.
• Ability to find solutions and efficient applications of the Workday software.

Salary (Rate): £345

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT