Workday Payroll Consultant

Virtual Resource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go‑to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant with a strong background in UK Payroll configuration and support. You will play a key role in implementing, optimising, and supporting Workday Payroll solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor—guiding clients through best practices, helping them enhance their existing configurations, and ensuring smooth, compliant payroll operations across their Workday landscape.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented, proactive professional who thrives on solving complex payroll challenges and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post‑implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions, with a focus on UK Payroll.
• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyse, enhance, and expand existing Payroll configurations and business processes.
• Manage functional adjustments and configuration updates while evaluating downstream impacts across modules.
• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimising system performance.
• Collaborate closely with internal and client teams across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless integrations and accurate processing.
• Prioritise and respond to client cases, maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Our people are our most important asset.

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately.
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do.

As a member of the VR team, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on‑site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.

Our roles are remotely based (even pre‑Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.

To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross‑functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.

• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including UK Payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in the US context.
• Proven ability to review, analyse, and refine existing payroll configurations and processes.
• Proficiency in Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities with a proven record of meeting deliverables.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to see the broader business context.
• Fluent in English.
• Workday Certification required.

• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems.
• Exposure to global payroll implementations beyond the US/Canada.
• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools and business process configuration.

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the UK or EU so long as you are authorised to work in the country you reside in without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.