Senior Workday Analyst: UK Payroll & Global Testing

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is seeking a Workday Analyst, IT to ensure UK Payroll is configured, tested, and deployed effectively within Workday. You will lead testing for global payroll initiatives, coordinate with HCG, Finance, and regional teams, and oversee payroll integrations and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving, working closely with vendors and AMS partners to deliver compliant payroll solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, HR, or related field.
• Experience supporting Workday Payroll for the UK in a production environment.
• Led testing cycles for complex payroll systems with test plans and defect resolution.
• Experience in global payroll projects and collaborating with HCM and Finance.
• Strong cross-functional partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Workday Pro certification in multiple modules is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for UK Workday Payroll with configuration, testing, deployment, and support.
• Lead testing for the global payroll project, including test strategies, plans, and scripts.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll initiatives from requirements through post-production support.
• Coordinate with HCG, Finance, Compliance, and regional stakeholders for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage Workday Payroll integrations with benefits providers and finance systems.
• Monitor issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive controls.
• Support audits and year-end activities (W-2, P60) and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain documentation, governance, and approval gates; report status to leadership.

Skills

Empathy

Customer focus

Communication

Problem solving

Ownership

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Professionalism

Hospitality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems/HR or related field

Workday Pro certification (HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Integrations)

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is seeking a Workday Analyst, IT to ensure UK Payroll is configured, tested, and deployed effectively within Workday. You will lead testing for global payroll initiatives, coordinate with HCG, Finance, and regional teams, and oversee payroll integrations and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving, working closely with vendors and AMS partners to deliver compliant payroll solutions.