Payroll Analyst (Workday)

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Payroll Analyst on a contract basis to join their team in London. This temporary role will cover an employee on sick leave and involves supporting global payroll operations across multiple countries. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple payrolls simultaneously, and experience with Workday reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate end-to-end payroll processing for assigned entities, ensuring timely submission of inputs and approvals
Validate payroll data including new hires, terminations, variable pay and statutory changes
Review vendor outputs and reconcile against expected results
Own and maintain master payroll calendars ensuring alignment with local cutoffs, holidays and compliance deadlines
Liaise with local teams to resolve data issues and ensure alignment
Monitor vendor performance and escalate risks or ...