Workday Implementation Consultant Payroll Job London England UK,IT/Tech

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Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are

Our Team

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at

You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you’ll provide integrated, cloud-based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work

As a Workday UK/Ireland Payroll Consultant, you will benefit from:

Innovative large scale Workday projects
A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
Extensive education programs and development opportunities
Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
A diverse and socially active workforce
Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
Friendly and social work environment
Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations

In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:

Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in the UK Payroll domain, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives
Applying Workday and Accenture methodologies in everything you do
Independently leading your workstream and reporting workstream(s) progress
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
Analyse and evaluate existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
Configure and customize the Workday payroll software to align with business requirements.
Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Conduct system testing, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions or enhancements.
Provide end-user training and support during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
Stay updated with Workday payroll functionality, new releases, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, such as HR, finance, and time management.
Participate in payroll-related projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and migrations.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

Proven experience as a Payroll Workday Consultant or similar role.
In-depth knowledge of Workday payroll software,…