Workday Payroll Lead Consultant

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Job Title: Workday Payroll Lead Consultant

Exp: 10-12+

Visa: H1B and H4EAD

Location: O'Fallon, MO (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Solution Design & Implementation

Lead end-to-end implementation of Workday Payroll (US Payroll and/or Global Payroll integrations).

Drive requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.

Design scalable payroll solutions aligned with Workday best practices and compliance standards.

Provide functional expertise on pay groups, earnings/deductions, taxes, garnishments, and retro processing.

Act as the primary Payroll SME (Subject Matter Expert) for business stakeholders.

Engage with HR, Finance, and Payroll teams to define transformation goals and deliverables.

Conduct workshops, requirement sessions, and executive-level presentations.

Provide advisory support on payroll strategy and process optimization.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management

Lead and mentor a team of Workday Payroll consultants and analysts.

Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.

Ensure adherence to quality standards, documentation, and delivery governance.

Support resource planning and performance management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field.

8–12+ years of experience in Payroll systems, with 5+ years in Workday Payroll.

Proven experience leading multiple Workday Payroll implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Payroll Certification (US Payroll preferred).

Experience in global payroll solutions and third-party integrations.

Knowledge of Workday HCM modules and cross-functional dependencies.

Experience with Agile delivery models and large-scale transformation programs.

Key Skills & Competencies

Deep expertise in payroll processes, compliance, and regulations.

Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership and team management capabilities.

Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail.

Ability to manage complex payroll scenarios and escalations.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Workday Cloud Connect for Payroll (CCP).

Knowledge of Prism Analytics or Payroll Reporting.

Exposure to multi-country payroll implementations.

Familiarity with data privacy and audit frameworks (SOX, GDPR).