Payroll Advisor
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.3 to £20.51 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £30,000 - £40,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4LE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4752126_1764684987 |
Summary
The Company
We are working with a forward‑thinking organisation undertaking a major payroll transformation project. With Workday Payroll scheduled to Go‑Live on 1st April 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to join the project team and play a key role in shaping the future of payroll operations.
The RoleAs a Payroll Project Specialist, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and be based at the Leeds Head Office, with hybrid working considered.Your responsibilities will include:
- End‑to‑end testing of Workday Payroll functionality, following test scripts and documenting outcomes
- Recording testing activity using Jira
- Analysing payroll results to ensure accuracy of payments and deductions
- Ensuring all payroll transactions are compliant with UK legislation and internal policy
- Supporting payroll parallel runs and BAU team activities
- Creating processing materials and SOPs
- Acting as a Workday change agent, coaching and supporting payroll colleagues
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll service delivery
- Completing specific pay period tasks as required by the Payroll Manager
What You Will Need
- Proven Workday Payroll processing experience
- Relevant payroll qualification - ideally CIPP qualified or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll and pension legislation
- Excellent organisational awareness and problem‑solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships
- Advanced IT and analytical skills, including Excel
- A team player with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
What You Get in Return
- The chance to be part of a transformational project with high visibility across the organisation
- Hybrid working options for flexibility
- Professional development opportunities, including exposure to cutting‑edge payroll systems
- The opportunity to influence and improve payroll processes and service delivery
- A supportive team environment where your expertise will make a real impact
What you need to do now
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