Payroll Project Manager - Workday

Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Project Manager to lead critical payroll initiatives during a significant organisational change. This role involves driving the implementation of payroll systems into Workday, managing change initiatives, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in payroll project management and a strong understanding of UK payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in payroll project management.
• Hands-on expertise in Workday payroll implementations.
• Track record of leading complex projects.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading payroll projects, including payroll implementation.
• Managing payroll-related change initiatives.
• Partnering with teams to deliver payroll excellence.
• Driving process optimisation and governance.
• Acting as liaison for payroll initiatives.

Skills

Payroll project management

Workday payroll implementations

UK & Ireland payroll compliance

Strong planning and execution

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Project Manager – Workday - 12 Month Contract (Media & Entertainment Industry)

Are you a payroll expert with a passion for transformation and precision? This is your chance to make a real impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Project Manager to lead critical payroll initiatives for the UK & Ireland during a period of major organisational change. In this strategic, hands-on role, you’ll drive the seamless implementation of 17 payrolls into Workday while overseeing payroll operations through a high-profile business separation project.

You’ll be a trusted advisor to leadership teams, a change-maker for payroll processes, and a key player in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading payroll projects, including a large-scale Workday payroll implementation.
• Managing payroll-related change initiatives, ensuring smooth integration into business operations.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver payroll excellence across multiple entities.
• Driving process optimisation, automation, and enhanced payroll governance.
• Acting as the primary liaison for payroll initiatives across business units.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in payroll project management.
• Hands-on expertise in Workday payroll implementations (or similar systems).
• A track record of leading complex projects with strong planning and execution skills.
• Strong understanding of UK & Ireland payroll compliance and regulations.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

If you’re a payroll leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys delivering high-stakes projects with precision, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape payroll operations for a major industry transformation.

Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 months initially

Please apply with your latest CV showing all your relevant skills and experience, sending also an email with your daily rate and availability to interview with estimated start date to

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