Interim UK Workday Payroll Implementation Specialist

Houlihan Lokey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is seeking a UK Payroll Implementation Specialist to lead the integration of payroll processes into Workday. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Workday payroll implementation, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and solid communication skills. Responsibilities include driving the migration process, training payroll teams, and continuously optimizing payroll operations. This position is based in Greater London and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Workday UK Payroll implementation.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processing and HMRC requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the migration of UK payroll processes into Workday.
• Deliver training to payroll teams on Workday processes.
• Create documentation for payroll procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Workday implementation experience

UK payroll processing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Business Unit: Human Capital Group

Industry: No Industry

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Scope

We are seeking a UK-based Interim Workday UK Payroll Implementation Specialist to assist with the integration of our UK payroll and process into Workday. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth transition, compliance, and efficiency within our payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading a Workday implementation for UK payroll, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implementation: Drive the successful migration of UK payroll processes into Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Training & Support: Deliver training to payroll teams on Workday processes, including EIB load, audit reporting, and payroll processing steps.
• Process Documentation: Create clear, comprehensive documentation for payroll procedures and workflows.
• System Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements to streamline payroll operations.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct End to End (E2E) testing, parallel run processing and troubleshooting to ensure system integrity and functionality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to align payroll processes with organizational goals.
• Post Go Live: Provide go live processing support and refinement of process documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience in Workday UK Payroll implementation.
• Understanding of Workday related modules, including HCM, Absence, and Benefits.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday UK day‑to‑day payroll processing, EIB loads, audit reports, settlement processes (using third‑party provider).
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processing, legislation and HMRC requirements (e.g. tax, earnings, deductions, time off).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international payroll integration.
• Project management or change management experience.
• Experience working in the Financial Service sector, preferably Investment banking, or professional services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.