Payroll Advisor

6 days ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Hays Full time £15 - £21

The Company We are working with a forward-thinking organisation undertaking a major payroll transformation project.If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.With Workday Payroll scheduled to Go-Live on 1st April 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to join the project team and play a key role in shaping the future of payroll operations.The RoleAs a Payroll Project Specialist, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and be based at the Leeds Head Office, with hybrid working considered.Your responsibilities will include: End-to-end testing of Workday Payroll functionality, following test scripts and documenting outcomes Recording testing activity using Jira Analysing payroll results to ensure accuracy of payments and deductions Ensuring all payroll transactions are compliant with UK legislation and internal policy Supporting payroll parallel runs and BAU team activities Creating processing materials and SOPs Acting as a Workday change agent, coaching and supporting payroll colleagues Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll service delivery Completing specific pay period tasks as required by the Payroll Manager What You Will Need Proven Workday Payroll processing experience Relevant payroll qualification- ideally CIPP qualified or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pension legislation Excellent organisational awareness and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships Advanced IT and analytical skills, including Excel A team player with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure What You Get in Return The chance to be part of a transformational project with high visibility across the organisation Hybrid working options for flexibility Professional development opportunities, including exposure to cutting-edge payroll systems The opportunity to influence and improve payroll processes and service delivery A supportive team environment where your expertise will make a real impact What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xpwpeyx Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at .uk

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