Workday Payroll Consultant

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant with strong expertise in Workday and Workday implementation support to join our team.

This role focuses on ensuring accurate payroll processes, supporting successful Workday implementations, and managing data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have deep payroll knowledge, experience in handling data extraction, and resolving duplicate employee records within Workday, along with a background in payroll implementation and optimization.

Key Responsibilities :

Payroll Processing & Support :

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Address payroll-related inquiries, troubleshooting issues within Workday to provide prompt and effective solutions.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to align payroll processes with broader HRIS and financial functions.

Data Extraction & Cleanup :

• Perform data extraction and validation activities, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across Workday.
• Identify, review, and resolve duplicate employee records in Workday, maintaining clean and reliable data for payroll processing.
• Assist with data audits and verification to support 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 to meet business needs and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Facilitate data migration, validation, and payroll parallel testing to verify system accuracy and consistency.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration :

• Act as a trusted advisor for clients, providing insights on Workday payroll best practices and process improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders to define payroll requirements, offering customized Workday solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Conduct training sessions for client payroll teams on Workday processes, ensuring smooth adoption and long-term success.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance :

• Monitor Workday releases and updates, assessing and implementing new features to enhance payroll operations.
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, adjusting system settings as needed.
• Analyze payroll operations and workflows to identify areas for improvement, increasing efficiency, and reducing 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 payroll compliance requirements in the U.S. (global experience is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certification : Workday Payroll Certification or similar HRIS certifications are a plus.
• Skills : Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Soft Skills : Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain strong client relationships.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

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In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.