Workday Specialist - Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workday Specialist - Payroll, Compensation & Benefits to join our Workday team. As a Workday - Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Expert you will report into the HCM Global Process Controller and be our SME for the area.

You will provide outstanding support to the Business in Payroll and Compensation & Benefits teams, spanning payroll, reward and HR teams. As the subject matter expert for Workday in payroll, compensation and benefits, you will be responsible for driving the future roadmap in this area. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to define processes, analyze efficiencies, test and implement creative solutions. You will use your expert industry knowledge to identify potential enhancements in our process and suggest improvements.

About You (Qualifications)

• Must be a Workday SME with advanced knowledge of HR processes around payroll, compensation and benefits.
• Previous experience using Workday Payroll (including Holiday Pay), Compensation (including Merit Review) and Benefits, with the ability to configure the system - this is essential to the role.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, evidenced by playing a role in projects and in a Workday support environment.
• Previous involvement in building Merit Review processes as well as Time & Attendance and Absence feeding into Workday Payroll.
• Workday certification beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with confidential data and initiatives.
• Experience confidently managing stakeholders.
• Evidence of collaboration and contribution to previous work environments.
• Ability to self manage confidently, with good personal productivity and self motivation.
• Understanding of a project plan, adherence to established processes and standards, monitoring progress of tasks against plan, and reporting status to appropriate team members as it relates to project issues.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• EV Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world leading organisation and do your best work with us!

We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.