Remote Workday UK Payroll Consultant – Lead Transformations

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Workday Payroll Consultant to guide UK payroll implementations, advise clients on best practices, and lead workstreams within a global Workday practice. The role emphasizes configuring payroll rules, ensuring compliance, and delivering end-to-end deployments across client projects.

You will collaborate with HR, finance, and IT to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, while traveling as needed to clients and workshops.

Qualifications

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• Proven experience as a Payroll Workday Consultant or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of Workday payroll software, including configuration, workflows, and business rules.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Workday configuration tools, such as pay policies, pay codes, and earnings/deductions setup.
• Experience in implementing and supporting Workday payroll solutions, including end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Ability to analyse complex payroll requirements and design appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of other Workday modules, such as HR and benefits, is a plus.
• Familiarity with integration between Workday payroll and external systems, such as time and attendance, is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions
• Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in the UK Payroll domain, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives
• Applying Workday and Accenture methodologies in everything you do
• Independently leading your workstream and reporting workstream(s) progress
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
• Analyse and evaluate existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Configure and customize the Workday payroll software to align with business requirements.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct system testing, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions or enhancements.
• Provide end-user training and support during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Stay updated with Workday payroll functionality, new releases, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, such as HR, finance, and time management.
• Participate in payroll-related projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and migrations.

Skills

Workday Payroll

UK Payroll

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

System configuration

Testing

Training support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Workday Payroll Consultant to guide UK payroll implementations, advise clients on best practices, and lead workstreams within a global Workday practice. The role emphasizes configuring payroll rules, ensuring compliance, and delivering end-to-end deployments across client projects.

You will collaborate with HR, finance, and IT to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, while traveling as needed to clients and workshops.