Workday Consultant (Payroll Implementation)

Job Title

Workday Payroll Consultant

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Job Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant to lead and support payroll implementation and optimization projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and enjoys solving complex payroll challenges using Workday and CloudPay solutions.

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NO C2C or 1099

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SF Bay Area candidates or candidate MUST live in the State of California for this position!

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Pay is up to $75/hr or DOE

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Core Responsibilities

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Project Leadership:

• Lead or support the Workday Payroll workstream, managing project timelines, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align payroll processes across Workday and CloudPay environments.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful, on-time delivery.

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Requirements Gathering & Design:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their payroll needs and design scalable, compliant solutions that align with industry best practices.

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Configuration:

• Configure key Workday Payroll components, including the Tax Engine, payroll calculations, deductions, and off-cycle processing.
• Support CloudPay integration and configuration, ensuring seamless connectivity between systems.

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Data Management:

• Map legacy payroll data, perform data conversions, and validate results through parallel testing to ensure accuracy and integrity.

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Compliance & Security:

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory payroll standards across Workday and CloudPay.
• Develop and maintain security policies for sensitive payroll and employee data.

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Reporting & Analytics:

• Build and maintain RaaS feeds and other custom reports for real-time payroll analytics and executive insights.

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Testing & Validation:

• Conduct thorough end-to-end testing to confirm accuracy, system integration, and functionality before go-live.

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Client Support & Training:

• Train payroll administrators and end users, develop runbooks and process documentation, and provide post-implementation support.

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Troubleshooting:

• Resolve day-to-day payroll issues and troubleshoot complex integration or processing problems to ensure smooth operations.

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Change Management:

• Assist clients with change management strategies and user adoption to support transitions to new payroll systems or processes.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Workday Payroll functionalities and best practices
• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration and CloudPay implementation/integration
• Knowledge of global payroll operations, tax compliance, and legal reporting requirements
• Experience with data migration, validation, and testing cycles
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Workday Partner Certification, CloudPay implementation certification) are a strong plus
• Experience with additional Workday modules (HCM, Time Tracking, Absence) preferred