Payroll Team Leader - Fully Remote in Manchester

Do you want to play a crucial role in HR transformations powered by Workday? Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person.

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.

As a 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.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
• Analysing and evaluating existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Configuring and customizing the Workday payroll software to align with business requirements.
• Developing and implementing payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conducting system testing, identifying issues, and recommending appropriate solutions or enhancements.
• Providing end-user training and support during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
• Troubleshooting and resolving payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Staying updated with Workday payroll functionality, new releases, and industry best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, such as HR, finance, and time management.
• Participating in payroll-related projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and migrations.

Proven experience as a Payroll Workday Consultant or similar role is required, along with:

• In-depth knowledge of Workday payroll software, including configuration, workflows, and business rules.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Workday configuration tools, such as pay policies, pay codes, and earnings/deductions setup.
• Experience in implementing and supporting Workday payroll solutions, including end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Ability to analyse complex payroll requirements and design appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of other Workday modules, such as HR and benefits, is a plus.
• Familiarity with integration between Workday payroll and external systems, such as time and attendance, is advantageous.
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions.
• Strong Payroll background and experience working with the UK Payroll modules of the Workday platform.
• Up to date Workday UK Payroll certifications.

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