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Workday Payroll Lead Consultant

PamTen Inc

  • OFallen, MO
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Integration & Data Management Collaborate with integration teams on payroll-related integrations using: Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, Third-party payroll providers'. This role requires deep expertise in Workday Payroll (US/Global), strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive complex payroll transformations while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOFallen, MO

    Description

    Project Scope: We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Payroll Lead Consultant to lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday Payroll solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Workday Payroll (US/Global), strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive complex payroll transformations while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Payroll Solution Design & Implementation
    • Lead end-to-end implementation of Workday Payroll (US Payroll and/or Global Payroll integrations).
    • Drive requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
    • Design scalable payroll solutions aligned with Workday best practices and compliance standards.
    • Provide functional expertise on pay groups, earnings/deductions, taxes, garnishments, and retro processing.
    2. Stakeholder & Client Management
    • Act as the primary Payroll SME (Subject Matter Expert) for business stakeholders.
    • Engage with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to define transformation goals and deliverables.
    • Conduct workshops, requirement sessions, and executive-level presentations.
    • Provide advisory support on payroll strategy and process optimization.
    3. Team Leadership & Delivery Management
    • Lead and mentor a team of Workday Payroll consultants and analysts.
    • Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
    • Ensure adherence to quality standards, documentation, and delivery governance.
    • Support resource planning and performance management.
    4. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
    • Ensure payroll configurations comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
    • Maintain alignment with statutory payroll requirements and audit standards.
    • Support payroll audits and compliance reporting.
    5. Integration & Data Management
    • Collaborate with integration teams on payroll-related integrations using:
    • Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, Third-party payroll providers'
    • Oversee inbound/outbound data flows, data validation, and reconciliation activities.
    • Ensure seamless integration with Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Financial systems.
    • Define and lead payroll-specific testing strategies (Parallel testing, Payroll reconciliation, UAT).
    • Support defect resolution and ensure payroll accuracy.
    • Manage go-live readiness, cutover planning, and deployment execution.
    6. Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement
    • Provide hypercare and payroll stabilization support.
    • Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization.
    • Stay updated with Workday releases and implement payroll enhancements.

    Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field.
    • 8–12+ years of experience in Payroll systems, with 5+ years in Workday Payroll.
    • Proven experience leading multiple Workday Payroll implementations.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Workday Payroll Certification (US Payroll preferred).
    • Experience in global payroll solutions and third-party integrations.
    • Knowledge of Workday HCM modules and cross-functional dependencies.
    • Experience with Agile delivery models and large-scale transformation programs.
    Key Skills & Competencies
    • Deep expertise in payroll processes, compliance, and regulations
    • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
    • Leadership and team management
    • Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail
    • Ability to manage complex payroll scenarios and escalations
    Nice-to-Have Skills
    • Experience with Workday Cloud Connect for Payroll (CCP)
    • Knowledge of Prism Analytics or Payroll reporting
    • Exposure to multi-country payroll implementations
    • Familiarity with data privacy and audit frameworks (SOX, GDPR)

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