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Working at Accenture UK

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Join Accenture as a Workday UK Payroll Lead based in Europe on a Full-Time basis. In this role, you will guide organizations on HR transformations, independently leading workstreams and configuring Workday payroll solutions to meet client needs.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Payroll Workday Consultant or in a similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of Workday payroll software, including configuration, workflows, and business rules.
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Up-to-date Workday UK Payroll certifications are preferred.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Workday Payroll Configuration: Configure and customize Workday payroll software, set up pay policies, pay codes, and earnings/deductions to align with business requirements.
  • Client Advisory: Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices in the UK Payroll domain, gathering requirements and evaluating existing processes.
  • Testing & Support: Conduct system testing, troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues, and provide end-user training and support during implementations.
  • Project Leadership: Independently lead workstreams, report progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with HR, finance, and time management.
  • Potential transition routes: People from HR technology consulting or corporate payroll management roles may bring strong payroll and stakeholder management skills, alongside meeting Workday configuration requirements.

Job description

Location: Europe

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 these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

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 www.accenture.com/workday.

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 Lead, 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, including configuration, workflows, and business rules.

  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

  • Proficient 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 work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions

  • Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in English

Set yourself apart:

  • Strong Payroll background and have experience working with the UK Payroll modules of the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role owning and driving the Workday agenda.

  • Up to date Workday UK Payroll certifications

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Accenture UK

Workday UK Payroll Lead

Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris
Remote

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