Workday Consultant
Posted Today by 1752212390
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Workday Consultant (US Payroll) role involves advising clients on best practices in Workday's US Payroll domain and leading workstreams to ensure functional solutions meet client needs. The consultant will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze payroll processes, configure Workday software, and provide training and support throughout the implementation phases. A strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement in payroll systems is essential for this long-term contract position. The role is remote and requires significant experience in Workday US Payroll.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in Workday in the US Payroll domain, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives.
- Independently leading your workstream and reporting workstream(s) progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
- Analyse and evaluate existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Configure and customize the Workday payroll software to align with business requirements.
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct system testing, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions or enhancements.
- Provide end-user training and support during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Stay updated with Workday payroll functionality, new releases, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, such as HR, finance, and time tracking.
Key Skills:
- Workday US Payroll (3 to 5+ years)
- Deep Workday Experience with a focus and certifications in US Payroll
- Experience with at least 5 E2E US payroll Workday implementations
- Workday US benefits, Absence, Time tracking (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Title: Workday Consultant (US Payroll)
Work location: Remote
Job Type: Long Term Contract
Must have skills: Workday US Payroll (3 to 5+ years)
Education for this position: Deep Workday Experience with a focus and certifications in US Payroll.
Job Description:
- Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in Workday in the US Payroll domain, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives.
- Independently leading your workstream and reporting workstream(s) progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand payroll processes.
- Analyse and evaluate existing payroll systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Configure and customize the Workday payroll software to align with business requirements.
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct system testing, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions or enhancements.
- Provide end-user training and support during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues, investigating root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Stay updated with Workday payroll functionality, new releases, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday payroll with other modules, such as HR, finance, and time tracking.
Must-Have skills for the role: Workday US payroll, should be certified by Workday.
Nice-to-have skills:
- Workday US benefits, Absence, Time tracking are nice to have.
- Years of experience needed: should have experience with at least 5 E2E US payroll workday implementations.