Workday Payroll Principal Consultant

Posted 13 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Remote
Mid level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
As a Workday Payroll Principal Consultant, you will implement and configure Workday Payroll solutions, guide clients through project phases, and manage requirements and integrations.
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As a Workday Payroll Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday Payroll implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications. The Workday Payroll Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Become a Workday Payroll product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation. 

  • Partner with client to understand pain points, prioritise requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes and gain efficiency by leveraging Workday’s Payroll functionality. 

  • Architect Workday Payroll solution to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross functional impacts are considered and mitigated. 

  • Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified. 

  • Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project. 

  • Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday Payroll. 

  • Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project. 

  • Work alongside the integration team to configure and test integrations between the Workday solution and the client’s selected payroll and benefits providers. 

Skills & Requirements: 

  • 2-5+ years ERP or SaaS Payroll implementations and configuration update experience.

  • Workday Payroll implementation experience preferred.

  • Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines. 

  • Demonstrated functional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Financials Management. 

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. 

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Why choose Cognizant:

  • Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
  • Opportunity to do great work
  • Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
  • Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
  • Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
  • An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

  • Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
  • Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
  • Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
  • Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
  • Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
1,444 Employees
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What We Do

Collaborative Solutions, a Cognizant Company, is a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy that leverages world-class cloud solutions to help deliver successful client outcomes for Fortune Global 500 companies, large and medium-sized organizations across industries. As the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner and client, its full lifecycle services—complete with an in-house Advisory Services practice and proven proprietary tools—have helped more than 1,000 clients transform their businesses.

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