Job Posting: Payroll Consultant with Workday Expertise
Help Support Our Client Through Year-End!
We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant with strong Workday expertise to join our team and provide essential support to a Vaco client during their year-end activities. This role focuses on ensuring accurate payroll processing, supporting Workday implementation, and maintaining data integrity. The ideal candidate will bring deep payroll knowledge, experience in handling data extraction, resolving duplicate records, and a solid background in payroll implementation and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Support:
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both company policies and regulatory standards.
- Address payroll-related inquiries and troubleshoot issues within Workday, providing prompt, effective solutions.
- Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll processes align with broader HRIS and financial functions.
Data Extraction & Cleanup:
- Conduct data extraction and validation to maintain data accuracy and consistency within Workday.
- Identify, review, and resolve duplicate employee records, maintaining clean and reliable data for payroll processing.
- Assist with data audits and verification processes to ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Workday Implementation & Configuration:
- Support Workday payroll implementation, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
- Configure and customize payroll settings within Workday, ensuring integration with existing systems meets business needs.
- Facilitate data migration, validation, and parallel payroll testing to verify system accuracy and consistency.
Client & Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insights on Workday payroll best practices and process improvements.
- Partner with stakeholders to define payroll requirements, providing customized Workday solutions.
- Conduct training for client payroll teams, ensuring a smooth adoption and successful long-term Workday usage.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance:
- Monitor Workday releases and updates, implementing new features to enhance payroll operations.
- Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations, adjusting system settings as needed.
- Analyze payroll workflows, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and reduced manual workload.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years focused on Workday payroll or related modules.
- Workday Expertise: Proficiency in Workday payroll configuration, troubleshooting, implementation support, and data management.
- Project Experience: Hands-on experience in payroll implementations and post-go-live support within Workday, including data migration, extraction, and record cleanup.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of payroll systems, reporting, and integration tools.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with U.S. payroll compliance requirements (global experience is a plus).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification: Workday Payroll Certification or similar HRIS certifications.
- Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple client projects, adapt to changing priorities, and build strong client relationships.
If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for Workday implementation and supporting clients through critical processes, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and help our clients achieve seamless, compliant, and effective payroll operations.
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