Senior Associate, Workday US Payroll

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the delivery of Workday Payroll solutions within a managed services or post-production support framework, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across complex client environments
• Configure, test, and maintain Workday Payroll modules, including earnings, deductions, tax configurations, period schedules, and retroactive processing, in alignment with both regulatory and client-specific requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in troubleshooting payroll issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventative solutions to ensure compliance and operational efficiency; act as a strategic advisor to clients, supporting payroll audits, compliance initiatives, reporting needs, year-end activities, and Workday updates / releases
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, supporting integration with third-party systems (for example : tax vendors, benefits providers), and optimizing payroll workflows for scale and efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, and Finance teams to ensure seamless end-to-end payroll processing and data integrity
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants and support staff
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications :

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