Do you want to play a crucial role in HR transformations powered by Workday? Are you ready for your next odyssey? Then, join our winning team; we deliver on the promise of excellence to our clients.

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About the Accenture Workday Business Group:

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

What We Offer:

Exciting Projects & Career Growth – Work on innovative, large-scale Workday projects for top global companies with extensive development opportunities.
Supportive & Social Culture – Join a diverse, passionate team with a friendly work environment, social activities, and volunteering opportunities.
Great Benefits & Flexibility – Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, remote work options, and wellness initiatives.

As an UK Payroll Consultant:

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.

You will be responsible for providing expertise in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Workday payroll software. Your primary objective will be to deliver efficient and accurate payroll solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and optimizing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, and IT, to analyse requirements, develop functional specifications, and provide high-quality solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll processes, Workday payroll software, and strong problem-solving skills.

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.

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