At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll transformation initiatives and optimise processes using Workday.
- Company: Join a leading UK multi-site organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working model, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Rolling contract with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in payroll transformation within a dynamic retail environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll transformation and strong knowledge of Workday modules required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are looking for a transformation-focused payroll professional with experience operating within large, complex organisations, ideally within the Retail sector.
Our Client is a UK leading multi-site organisation with a nationwide presence, featuring a highly complex workforce model including salaried, hourly-paid, seasonal and shift-based employees. There is significant investment in people, technology and digital transformation initiatives. A hybrid working model for this role is offered - typically 1 to 2 days per week in the office, located near Cambridge.
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:
- 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:
- 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.
Payroll Transformation (Workday) in Cambridge employer: Michael Page
At Michael Page, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that champions community impact through our Social Value Lead role. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the property industry. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive salaries and a commitment to employee well-being, ensuring that you thrive both personally and professionally.
