Workday Payroll Senior Consultant

Location: United States Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, configuration, testing, and deployment ofWorkday Payrollsolutions
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather requirements, document processes, and translate business needs into Workday configurations
• Workday payroll experience, including earnings, deductions, tax elections, and reporting structures
• Develop and execute test plans for payroll functionality, including regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Support payroll operations during implementation, parallel testing, and cutover activities
• Troubleshoot payroll issues, identify root causes, and provide timely resolutions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as internal company policies
• Provide post-implementation support, system maintenance, and user training
• Stay current on Workday releases, industry trends, and regulatory changes to recommend improvements
• 2–4+ years of Workday Payroll experiencewith hands-on configuration and implementation
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, wage/tax calculations, garnishments, and compliance requirements
• Experience withWorkday modulessuch as HCM, Time Tracking, and Absence Management is highly preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills
• Workday certification in Payroll required