Workday US/UK Payroll Configuration Specialist

The role will primarily focus on Workday Payroll (US and/ or UK) , including liaison with benefits, Time tracking, Absence and integration teams to ensure proper Payroll processing.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and support Workday US/ UK Payroll configuration, testing, and implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on US benefits and payroll-impacting integrations.
Configure payroll components including pay groups, run categories, costing, GL, period schedules, and tax requirements.
Support payroll processing activities including retro, off-cycle, involuntary withholding, and audit reporting.
Drive setup and validation of payroll data conversion elements.
Provide expertise on Time & Absence where required, especially in relation to payroll.
Participate in Launch methodology planning and execution.


Required Skills & Experience

Workday Payroll Experience Must. (Workday Certified preferred).
Experience with Time & Absence (Workday Certified preferred). Willing to learn.
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration in areas such as:
Payment elections, rules, banking setup
Payslip/check layouts
Costing and GL setup
Pay components, accumulations, balances
Involuntary withholding orders
Audit and Payroll Command Center
Tax configuration (federal, state, local), ACA, W-2
Period schedules & FLSA rules
Willing to support US Payroll Team during their business hours specially during the Payroll days.