Workday Functional Analyst - UK Payroll Module

Allegis Global Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to enhance the UK Payroll Module. The role involves analyzing, configuring, and maintaining the payroll system to ensure compliance and efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset, ready to collaborate within a team-based culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities responsibly.
• Interest in learning new technologies.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and customize the Payroll Module for compliance with local laws.
• Analyze system configurations and resolve discrepancies.
• Document payroll module configurations for future reference.

Skills

Integrity

Solution-oriented mindset

Adaptability

Technical documentation

Accuracy

Team-oriented attitude

Problem-solving

Tools

Workday

Job description

Workday Functional Analyst - UK Payroll Module

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• Client: world-leading pharmaceutical company
• Location: remote (HQ in London)
• Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Our client is a science-led global healthcare company with a mission: to help people do more, feel better, and live longer.

Founded in 2000, their history extends over 300 years, tracing back to London’s Plough Court Pharmacy in the 1700s.

Their goal is to be among the world’s most innovative, best performing, and trusted healthcare companies. They focus on delivering high-quality, essential healthcare products globally through their three core areas: science, technology, and talented people.

About the role

This position aims to enhance and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the Workday Payroll Module for the UK. As part of the Tech Payroll Team, you will analyze, configure, and maintain the system in accordance with company policies and Workday procedures.

• Maintain and customize the Payroll Module to meet specific organizational payroll needs, ensuring compliance with local laws and company policies.
• Analyze system configurations related to payroll, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with Workday product owners to resolve issues.
• Implement system updates, including testing and validating new payroll features during Workday releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the Workday Payroll Module in coordination with the UK payroll and cross-functional teams.
• Document payroll module configurations comprehensively for future reference.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhancements to streamline payroll operations.

Skills and qualifications

• High integrity and ability to manage multiple priorities responsibly.
• Solution-oriented mindset with quick adaptability to new systems and processes spanning software and hardware.
• Interest in learning new technologies.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation for regulatory compliance and internal policies.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and accountability.
• Team-oriented attitude, ready to collaborate within a team-based culture.
• Capability to find effective solutions and applications within Workday software.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing