Payroll Advisor

6 Month contract - Payroll Specialist

The Company
We are working with a forward thinking organisation undertaking a major payroll transformation project. 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 Role As 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

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