Workday Payroll Manager

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers innovative ideas and premium services to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with ambitious goals - to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally. This vision motivates us to improve continuously. If you want to build a future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

RSM UK Management Limited provides in-house payroll services for the RSM UK Group. Using Workday's UK Payroll and other payroll software, we manage internal payrolls for over 5,000 employees.

This pivotal role reports to the National Finance Leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to ensure the delivery of premium service to our stakeholders now and in the future.

You'll make an impact by:

• Aligning payroll operations with broader organizational goals, focusing on process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and compliance and risk management.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships, managing workloads proactively, leveraging digital innovations, embracing technological advances, and solving problems to ensure success in the short, medium, and long term.
• Overseeing payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual payroll processing in accordance with tax and regulatory frameworks.
• Providing regular, data-led reports on performance indicators, project updates, and statutory, tax, and compliance reporting.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of experience managing a payroll team
• Extensive knowledge of Workday payroll software
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and manage expectations
• Practical knowledge of statutory and legislative regulations, including workplace pensions
• Experience handling high-volume payrolls
• Professional payroll qualifications or demonstrable experience
• A thorough understanding of technical, legislative, and regulatory payroll matters

What we can offer you:

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a flexible rewards and benefits package to support your personal and professional fulfillment.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 27 days of holiday, with options to purchase additional days
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car schemes, and access to virtual GPs
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team

At RSM, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring their true self to work. Our diverse teams foster broader ideas and insights, helping us better understand our clients' needs. We are dedicated to supporting a culture that embraces difference and promotes inclusion.