Workday Payroll Consultant - UK Implementation Lead (Remote)

Accenture PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative large scale Workdayprojects

Global network of colleagues

Extensive education programs

Volunteering opportunities

Diverse workforce

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Job summary

Accenture is a leading global professional services company delivering Workday payroll consulting services in the UK/Ireland region. This role focuses on advising clients on industry standards, configuring Workday payroll, and leading payroll workstreams to ensure compliant, efficient deployments.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across HR, finance, and time management, while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering end-to-end payroll solutions.

Qualifications

• 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

• Advise clients on industry standards and best practices in UK Payroll.
• Configure and customize Workday payroll to align with business requirements.
• Lead workstreams and report progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
• Analyze and evaluate existing payroll systems for improvements.
• Provide end-user training and support during implementation and post-implementation.
• Stay updated with Workday payroll functionality and new releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with HR and finance.

Skills

Payroll Workday Consultant

Workday Payroll

Tax Regulations

Workday Configuration

Requirements Gathering

Cross-functional Collaboration

System Testing

Training & Support

English Fluency

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company delivering Workday payroll consulting services in the UK/Ireland region. This role focuses on advising clients on industry standards, configuring Workday payroll, and leading payroll workstreams to ensure compliant, efficient deployments.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across HR, finance, and time management, while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering end-to-end payroll solutions.