Workday Functional Payroll

We are looking for an experienced Workday Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Payroll to join our HR Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for the configuration, support, and optimization of the Workday Payroll module, ensuring compliance with state, and local regulations. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Workday Functional Consultant with strong Payroll expertise to join our HR Technology team.

5+ years of Payroll experience, Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Payroll functionality and business processes.

Configure and maintain payroll setup including earnings, deductions, pay groups, tax elections, cost centres, and integrations with third-party vendors.

Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to gather business requirements and deliver scalable payroll solutions.

Perform payroll-related testing for system upgrades, patches, enhancements, and Workday releases.

Troubleshoot payroll calculation issues, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.

Support bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.

Ensure adherence to U.S. payroll tax regulations, wage & hour laws, and internal controls.

Develop reports and dashboards related to payroll activities, audits, and compliance.

knowledge of external payroll providers (e.g., ADP) and support integrations.

Provide training and support to payroll and HR users as needed.

Experience with Workday modules such as Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, or Benefits is a plus.

Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, configuration details, and knowledge articles.

Partner with vendors, Workday support, and internal teams on issue resolution and optimization.

Troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues and system discrepancies.

Proven experience configuring and supporting Workday payroll processes and integrations.

Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and functional designs.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Workday certification in Payroll or HCM is an added advantage