KPMG US
Lead Specialist, Workday Payroll
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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Workday Payroll to join our Managed Services practice.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and lead execution of day‑to‑day activities for Workday managed services engagements across a variety of post‑production clients, which includes enhancements, optimizations, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvements, and strategic road‑mapping; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of Workday solutions
Guide cross‑functional teams in troubleshooting complex Workday issues and implementing scalable solutions, ensuring proper documentation of design decisions, configuration rationale, and solution architecture for knowledge continuity and governance
Lead onshore and offshore Workday Payroll teams by managing capacity, forecasting resource needs, and balancing workloads, while also driving team development through skill gap analysis, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to ensure high‑quality delivery and career growth
Serve as a strategic Workday Payroll advisor during sales pursuits and proposal development by leading client tenant assessments, identifying optimization opportunities, and shaping value‑driven solutions to enhance feature adoption, and operational efficiency
Oversee configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday Payroll modules including earnings, deductions, retro pay, taxation, pay schedules, off‑cycle processing, and compliance updates across the U.S., Canada, UK, and other global regions; partner with cross‑functional teams (HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Finance) and third‑party vendors to ensure end‑to‑end data integrity, compliance with country‑specific payroll regulations, and seamless integration with external payroll, tax, and benefits systems, supporting localisation requirements as needed
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum five years of recent experience in post‑production, managed services support or consulting experience working directly with internal/external clients in area of Workday Payroll; minimum two years of recent experience in a leadership role
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems (MIS) from an accredited college/university is preferred; bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Required Workday certification/skills in Payroll. Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the certification will be required to secure them within three months from the commencement of employment
Preferred additional Workday certifications/skills in the following: Workday HCM Core, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Workday Payroll Interfaces, global payroll systems and integrations, and experience with localisation, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements across regions such as the U.S., Canada, UK, and EMEA. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in payroll operations, data privacy, and secure transmission of payroll data
Deep understanding of Workday business processes and how they are operationalized within Workday, with experience leading process reengineering and implementing enhancements to workflows, approvals, and reporting that drive efficiency, compliance, and business value
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, translate complex concepts, and lead cross‑functional collaboration across onshore and offshore teams
Demonstrated ability to drive structured problem‑solving and guide teams through root cause analysis, resolution planning, and delivery of scalable Workday solutions
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).
Compensation & Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Salary ranges are displayed on a case‑by‑case basis; for example, California salary range: $129,300 – $223,900. For additional information, visit https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M167_3_25.
Equal Opportunity Employer KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
Recruitment Process KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
California Fair Chance Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Workday Payroll to join our Managed Services practice.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and lead execution of day‑to‑day activities for Workday managed services engagements across a variety of post‑production clients, which includes enhancements, optimizations, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvements, and strategic road‑mapping; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of Workday solutions
Guide cross‑functional teams in troubleshooting complex Workday issues and implementing scalable solutions, ensuring proper documentation of design decisions, configuration rationale, and solution architecture for knowledge continuity and governance
Lead onshore and offshore Workday Payroll teams by managing capacity, forecasting resource needs, and balancing workloads, while also driving team development through skill gap analysis, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to ensure high‑quality delivery and career growth
Serve as a strategic Workday Payroll advisor during sales pursuits and proposal development by leading client tenant assessments, identifying optimization opportunities, and shaping value‑driven solutions to enhance feature adoption, and operational efficiency
Oversee configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday Payroll modules including earnings, deductions, retro pay, taxation, pay schedules, off‑cycle processing, and compliance updates across the U.S., Canada, UK, and other global regions; partner with cross‑functional teams (HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Finance) and third‑party vendors to ensure end‑to‑end data integrity, compliance with country‑specific payroll regulations, and seamless integration with external payroll, tax, and benefits systems, supporting localisation requirements as needed
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications
Minimum five years of recent experience in post‑production, managed services support or consulting experience working directly with internal/external clients in area of Workday Payroll; minimum two years of recent experience in a leadership role
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems (MIS) from an accredited college/university is preferred; bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Required Workday certification/skills in Payroll. Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the certification will be required to secure them within three months from the commencement of employment
Preferred additional Workday certifications/skills in the following: Workday HCM Core, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Workday Payroll Interfaces, global payroll systems and integrations, and experience with localisation, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements across regions such as the U.S., Canada, UK, and EMEA. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in payroll operations, data privacy, and secure transmission of payroll data
Deep understanding of Workday business processes and how they are operationalized within Workday, with experience leading process reengineering and implementing enhancements to workflows, approvals, and reporting that drive efficiency, compliance, and business value
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, translate complex concepts, and lead cross‑functional collaboration across onshore and offshore teams
Demonstrated ability to drive structured problem‑solving and guide teams through root cause analysis, resolution planning, and delivery of scalable Workday solutions
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).
Compensation & Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Salary ranges are displayed on a case‑by‑case basis; for example, California salary range: $129,300 – $223,900. For additional information, visit https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M167_3_25.
Equal Opportunity Employer KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
Recruitment Process KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
California Fair Chance Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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