Workday Payroll Project Officer

Workday Payroll Project Officer

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Doncaster, Yorkshire
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Summary: The Workday Payroll Officer role in Doncaster involves supporting a critical Workday implementation by performing end-to-end testing of payroll functionality and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and contributions to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a focus on delivering an exceptional payroll service. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires immediate availability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform end-to-end testing of Workday payroll functionality, following predefined test scripts and documenting outcomes.
  • Record all testing activities in Jira to maintain clear audit trails.
  • Analyse payroll outputs in Workday for accuracy of payments and deductions.
  • Ensure compliance of payroll transactions with legislation and internal policies.
  • Assist in creating processing materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Support parallel payroll runs during system implementation and reconciliation phases.
  • Provide ad-hoc support to the BAU payroll team as required.
  • Act as a Workday change agent, coaching the payroll team through system changes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for payroll processes and systems.
  • Complete specific pay-period tasks as directed by the Payroll Manager.
  • Interpret and validate complex payroll data sets across Legacy systems and Workday.
  • Document manual interventions and participate in process improvement projects.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines.

Key Skills:

  • Experience with Workday payroll processing and Legacy systems.
  • Payroll qualification (CIPP preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pension legislation.
  • Advanced Excel and data handling skills.
  • Excellent IT proficiency, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and deliver accurately.
  • Proven experience in system transitions or implementations.
  • Organised, proactive problem solver and strong team player.

Salary (Rate): £40,000 yearly

City: Doncaster

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company
We're working with a leading organisation currently in a critical phase of a Workday implementation. They urgently require an experienced Workday Payroll Officer to support the team during this transition. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to a major systems project, working hybrid within a fast-paced, high volume, detail-oriented environment.

Your new role
Perform end-to-end testing of Workday payroll functionality, following predefined test scripts and accurately documenting outcomes.Record all testing activities in Jira to maintain clear audit trails.
Analyse payroll outputs in Workday to ensure accuracy of occupational and statutory payments and deductions.
Ensure all payroll transactions are compliant with legislation and adhere to internal policies.
Assist in the creation of processing materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Support parallel payroll runs during system implementation and reconciliation phases.
Provide ad-hoc support to the BAU payroll team as required.
Act as a Workday change agent, coaching and supporting the payroll team through system changes.
Contribute to and influence continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes and systems to deliver an exceptional payroll service.
Complete specific pay-period tasks as directed by the Payroll Manager.
Interpret and validate complex payroll data sets across Legacy systems (Earnie IQ) and Workday.
Document manual interventions and actively participate in process improvement projects.
Collaborate with internal teams to meet tight project deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience with Workday payroll processing and Legacy systems.
  • Payroll qualification (CIPP preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pension legislation.
  • Advanced Excel and data handling skills.
  • Excellent IT proficiency, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and deliver accurately.
  • Proven experience in system transitions or implementations.
  • Organised, proactive problem solver and strong team player.

What you'll get in returnStart Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid working - Doncaster
Rate: £40,000 per annum (Pro rata for 6 months)
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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