About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Specialist with an active Workday Payroll certification to lead or support payroll workstreams in global Workday implementation projects. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday Payroll functionality, configuration, compliance, and reporting, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in resolving payroll issues, managing global engagements, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Workday Payroll Implementation & Support :

- Lead or support the Payroll workstream for complex, large-scale Workday implementation and enhancement projects.

- Architect and configure Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring seamless integration with other HR and finance systems.

- Develop and maintain work plans, managing risk, budget, resources, and client relationships for global payroll engagements.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into system configurations.

- Prototype and demonstrate design options to stakeholders, ensuring solutions align with client needs and best practices.

Operational Payroll Management :

- Research, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day Workday Payroll issues.

- Support payroll processing activities, including payroll posting, bank transfers, and paycheck generation.

- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory payroll reports and requirements.

- Support year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations, tax filings, and statutory reporting.

Team Leadership & Collaboration :

- Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.

- Advise clients on industry-leading payroll practices and emerging Workday trends.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.

- Provide regular status updates to project managers and stakeholders, maintaining transparency in project progress.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation :

- Support the development of new methodologies, tools, and assets to drive innovation in payroll operations.

- Identify opportunities for process automation, efficiency improvement, and compliance optimization.

- Ensure Workday configurations are updated based on evolving business and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Active Workday Payroll Certification (mandatory).

- 5+ years of experience in Workday Payroll configuration, implementation, and support.

- Strong understanding of global payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.

- Proficiency in Workday Payroll troubleshooting, prototyping, and testing.

- Experience with payroll posting, bank transfers, paycheck processing, and year-end activities in Workday.

- Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory payroll requirements across geographies.

- Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

- Experience managing small cross-functional and distributed teams.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.