Workday Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Expert
About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Workday – Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Expert to join our Workday team. As our successful 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, analyse 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 You must be a Workday SME, as well as an excellent understanding of HR processes around payroll, compensation and Benefits. Previous experience using Workday Payroll (including Holiday Pay), Compensation (including Merit Review) and Benefits, with an ability to do configuration on 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 A Workday certification is beneficial but not essential Excellent oral and written communications skills; with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with confidential data and initiatives. Experience of confidently managing stakeholders Evidence of collaboration and contribution to previous work environments Able to self-manage confidently, with good personal productivity and self-motivation Understand the value of a project plan, adhere to established processes and standards, monitor progress of tasks against plan, and report 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 believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. 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! “To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.” #LI-CP