Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Workday Analyst, Payroll SME role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against Houlihan Lokey's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Workday Analyst, Payroll SME posting at Houlihan Lokey — free, in seconds.

About the Role

As a Workday Analyst, IT at Houlihan Lokey, you will identify opportunities to ensure key systems meet evolving business needs and advance objectives for how IT delivers products and services. You will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and support of the Workday Payroll modules primarily for the UK population, serving as the subject matter expert on day-to-day payroll operations while leading enhancements, regulatory changes, and testing cycles. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and accurate payroll solutions and own the execution of all aspects of testing for the firm’s global payroll project.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for our core Workday platform, with a focus on UK Payroll, including configuration, testing, deployment, and support.
Serve as a functional and technical lead for testing as it relates to the global payroll project, including developing test strategies, create test plans and scripts, communication coordination, and execution.
Support the end-to-end lifecycle of payroll initiatives, including requirements gathering, design, build, testing, cutover, and post-production support.
Partner with HCG, Finance, Compliance, and regional stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll calculations, tax withholding, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee integrations between Workday Payroll and internal/external systems, such as benefits providers, finance systems, and third-party payroll vendors.
Monitor, manage, and resolve production issues, including root cause analysis and the implementation of preventive controls.
Provide guidance on best practices for payroll configurations and processes.
Support audits, year-end activities (W-2, P60), and statutory reporting requirements as they relate to payroll.
Develop and maintain documentation, configuration workbooks, test evidence, governance processes, and appropriate approval gates.
Communicate project status, testing progress, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Coordinate with implementation partners and AMS providers to ensure quality delivery and adherence to agreed SLAs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
Experience supporting or leading Workday Payroll for the UK in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead testing cycles for complex payroll systems, including creating test plans and managing defect resolution.
Experience gathering and implementing system requirements that meet payroll regulations, processes, and compliance needs.
Experience working on Global Payroll projects or supporting a Global Payroll model.
Experience partnering closely with HCM and Finance teams, including understanding downstream impacts.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in team environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Workday Analyst or Consultant within a complex, global organization.
Experience in the financial services or investment banking sector is highly desirable.
Workday Pro certification in multiple modules (HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Integrations).
Familiarity with Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules.
Familiarity with Workday integrations (EIBs, Studio) and advanced reporting is a strong plus.
Experience working with external vendors or AMS partners.
Exposure to digital transformation initiatives or HR system modernization.

Skills

Workday Payroll
UK Payroll
Global Payroll
Testing
Configuration
Deployment
Support
Requirements Gathering
Design
Build
Cutover
Post-production Support
Integrations
Production Issue Resolution
Root Cause Analysis
Preventive Controls
Best Practices
Audits
Year-end Activities
Statutory Reporting
Documentation
Governance Processes
Communication
Project Status Reporting
Risk Management
Issue Management
Vendor Coordination
AMS Provider Coordination
HCM
Finance
Compliance
Workday Integrations (EIBs, Studio)
Workday Reporting
Workday Time Tracking
Workday Absence

Experience Level

Mid to Senior Level
7+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Workday Analyst or Consultant

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in Information Systems, HR, or a related field.
Workday Pro certification in multiple modules (HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Integrations).

About the Company

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments.
With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory.
Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.