Workday Payroll Consultant

Accountabilities:

• • Lead client discovery sessions and requirements-gathering activities to understand payroll processes, business rules, challenges, and desired outcomes.
  • Translate business requirements into effective Workday Payroll configurations aligned with client needs and established best practices.
  • Configure payroll solutions and provide functional guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle, from discovery through deployment.
  • Partner with data conversion teams to support accurate migration and validation of legacy payroll information.
  • Support end-to-end, parallel, and other testing activities to validate payroll configurations, calculations, system performance, and operational accuracy.
  • Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, advising clients and project stakeholders on configuration decisions, payroll processes, and system functionality.
  • Communicate project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and key decisions clearly to client leadership and internal stakeholders.
  • Support client training, knowledge transfer, and post-implementation readiness so users can confidently manage their payroll environment after go-live.
  • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for additional services, enhancements, and optimization initiatives that support client objectives and long-term payroll success.

  Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in Workday Payroll implementation, consulting, or systems configuration, with a strong focus on payroll solutions.
  • Workday Payroll certification is required.
  • Demonstrated experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into effective payroll configurations.
  • Previous experience working in a consulting or professional services environment.
  • Strong functional understanding of payroll operations and system logic, including payroll calculations, tax rules, deductions, and reporting.
  • Experience with major payroll or HCM platforms such as Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle, SAP, or Paychex is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll and technology concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience developing training materials and facilitating client workshops is a plus.
  • Familiarity with integration concepts, Excel-based tools, testing methodologies, and payroll data conversion practices is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and client relationship skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a project-driven environment.

  Benefits:

  • Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.
  • Collaborative professional services environment focused on payroll, HCM, and technology transformation.
  • Opportunities to work directly with clients and take ownership of complex Workday Payroll implementations.
  • Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continued expertise building.
  • Opportunities to contribute to solution enhancements and expand client relationships through additional services.
  • Base salary range was listed as $0.00–$0.00 in the source posting; no meaningful compensation range was provided.
  • The posting does not specify additional benefits, bonus structures, equity, or paid time off.