Payroll Specialist - Workday

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a Workday Payroll Administrator for a 6-month temporary contract. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have proven payroll administration experience and familiarity with Workday Payroll. The job involves processing payroll data, managing employee requests, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working flexibility

Supportive team and structured onboarding

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably in large-scale environments.
• High level of numerical accuracy and organisational ability.
• Confident communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process starter, leaver, and change requests with precision.
• Handle attachments of earnings and variable payroll data.
• Monitor employee debt recovery and overpayment processes.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Familiarity with Workday Payroll

Intermediate Excel proficiency

Numerical accuracy

Job description

Workday Payroll Administrator - £250-£300/day - Temporary Contract
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Contract Type: 6-Month Temp | Full-Time
Rate: £250-£300 per day (via umbrella company)
Start Date: ASAP
A leading organisation is seeking a skilled Workday Payroll Administrator to join its fast-paced team on a 6-month temporary basis. Based in Milton Keynes, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to make an impact within a large, dynamic environment offering meaningful exposure and career development.
Your New RoleYou'll be responsible for ensuring payroll data is accurately processed in accordance with company procedures and statutory regulations. From managing starters and leavers, to timesheet updates and exception handling, your attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Process starter, leaver, and change requests with precision
• Handle attachments of earnings and variable payroll data
• Monitor employee debt recovery and overpayment processes
• Maintain thorough documentation for daily checks
• Assist with peer checking and ensure SLA and KPI compliance
• Tackle payroll enquiries professionally via email, phone, or Jira
• Support with faster payments and system updates (e.g. P46 uploads)
• Collaborate across teams to implement process improvements

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably in large-scale environments
• Familiarity with Workday Payroll is essential for this role
• Intermediate Excel and Word proficiency
• High level of numerical accuracy and organisational ability
• Confident communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily rate via umbrella company
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Supportive team and structured onboarding
• Chance to contribute to a high-volume, high-impact payroll function

If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll career, apply today or contact your Hays consultant for more details.

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