Workday Payroll Consultant

We are seeking a seasoned Workday Payroll Consultant to support a 6–12 month implementation project. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Workday Payroll functionality and experience managing full-cycle implementation projects. This individual will play a key role in supporting design workshops, configuration validation, testing coordination, and knowledge transfer to the client’s internal payroll team. Key Responsibilities Project Management Support Collaborate with internal stakeholders, implementation partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of payroll deliverables Track project tasks, milestones, and risks related to payroll workstreams Participate in weekly status meetings and provide progress updates Design & Configuration Support payroll process design workshops and documentation of future-state processes Provide guidance on Workday Payroll functionality, configuration options, and best practices Review and validate functional designs and configuration build Testing & Validation Develop and execute test scenarios and scripts for unit, end-to-end, and parallel payroll testing Coordinate payroll testing efforts and defect resolution with internal teams and vendors Validate tax calculations, earnings, deductions, and integrations with timekeeping and financial systems Knowledge Transfer & Readiness Provide input to training materials and facilitate knowledge transfer to internal payroll staff Support go-live readiness including data validation, cutover planning, and post-go-live support Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience; 2+ years with Workday Payroll strongly preferred Experience with full-cycle Workday Payroll implementation (design through go-live) Strong understanding of U.S. payroll compliance, taxation, and reporting requirements Excellent organizational and communication skills Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Seniority level

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