Consulting Manager - Workday Payroll

Role Overview

As a key member of our team, the Consulting Manager – Workday Payroll will lead teams in delivering complex, high-impact Workday Payroll implementations and optimizations. This role requires deep functional expertise in Workday Payroll, strong project leadership, and the ability to manage both client relationships and cross-functional consulting teams.

What You Will Do

Manage the successful execution of complex Workday Payroll projects and workstreams, serve as a strategic partner to senior client executives, lead consulting teams, oversee client engagement governance, and provide executive oversight on Workday Payroll configuration.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate excels at translating complex payroll and compliance requirements into scalable, best-practice Workday configurations, has strong leadership and strategic insight, and hands-on knowledge of Workday Payroll.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in payroll operations, technology consulting, or enterprise systems, including 5+ years of Workday Payroll experience
• Proven success overseeing end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax processing, retroactivity, garnishments, and off-cycle payroll processing
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and scale delivery capacity across multiple clients or projects
• Exceptional client engagement and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field