Workday Payroll Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Payroll Consultant based in United States.

As a Workday Payroll Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor helping clients transform and optimize their payroll operations. You will lead discovery, requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment activities across Workday Payroll implementations. The role combines functional payroll expertise with hands-on system knowledge and client-facing consulting. You will translate complex payroll requirements into scalable solutions aligned with business needs and leading practices. You will collaborate closely with data conversion, technical, and client teams to ensure accurate and successful implementations. The position also offers opportunities to mentor junior consultants, share expertise, and identify enhancements that create lasting client value. This is a fully remote role within the United States, suited to a collaborative professional services environment.

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.

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