Full job description

We are looking for a transformation-focused payroll professional with experience operating within large, complex organisations, ideally within the Retail sector
Client Details
Our Client
*UK leading multi-site organisation with a nationwide presence
*Highly complex workforce model including salaried, hourly-paid, seasonal and shift based employees
*Significant investment in people, technology and digital transformation initiatives
*Hybrid working model for this role offered - typically 1 to 2 days per week in the office
*Office location: nr. Cambridge
Description


Payroll Transformation (Workday)


Reporting into the transformation leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring payroll processes, controls, and technology solutions are operating effectively following multiple Workday implementations.
You will work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, and third-party providers to identify opportunities for process optimisation, improve data quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Assessing current payroll processes and designing future-state solutions.
*Supporting the optimisation of multiple implemented Workday modules.
*Driving payroll process standardisation across a large, multi-site workforce.
*Managing payroll-related systems enhancements, testing, and releases.
*Identifying and resolving process inefficiencies and control gaps.
*Partnering with HRIS, Finance, and Technology teams to improve integrations and data flows.
*Supporting payroll governance, compliance, and risk management activities.
*Managing stakeholders across operational and executive levels.
*Delivering change management and adoption activities across payroll functions.
*Providing subject matter expertise on UK payroll legislation and best practice.


Profile


Payroll Transformation (Workday)
*Happy to adhere to a rolling contract (c. 9 months minimum)
*Immediately available
*Significant experience leading payroll transformation programmes.
*Experience within a high-volume UK payroll environment supporting thousands of employees.
*Strong experience working with Workday Payroll and multiple Workday modules (e.g. HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Benefits).
*Proven experience following HRIS and payroll technology implementations.
*Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, compliance, and controls.
*Experience managing complex stakeholder groups.
*Demonstrable process improvement and operating model redesign experience.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.




Job Offer
Payroll Transformation (Workday)
*Daily rate (inclusive of holiday pay): £400 - £450 per day
*Travel expensed when coming to the office (nr. Cambridge)
*Typically 1 -2 days per week on site
*9 month, rolling contract
*Full time