Description

Job Title: Workday US Payroll Senior Consultant

Location: Remote, US or Canada

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (sponsorship not available)

Position Summary

The Workday US Payroll Senior Consultant will lead and manage the Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking workstreams for client implementations and ongoing support. This role serves as both a functional and technical subject matter expert (SME), bridging the gap between business requirements and Workday system capabilities. The consultant will be responsible for end-to-end delivery across configuration, testing, deployment, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Workday US Payroll with proven experience solving complex intersystem challenges, leading client workstreams, mentoring junior consultants, and executing high-quality configurations. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong project leadership qualities, and the ability to translate complex business rules into effective Workday solutions. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting issues, advancing client maturity, participating in Workday update cycles, and ensuring consistent delivery across engagements.

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle implementations for Payroll including planning, requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
  • Partner with clients to understand Payroll, Absence, and Time business processes and translate requirements into scalable Workday configurations
  • Drive workstream planning, task management, and team coordination to ensure timely and accurate delivery
  • Perform hands-on configuration including business processes, security, calculations, inputs/outputs, pay components, time entry codes, accruals, eligibility rules, and validation formulas
  • Utilize technical aptitude to map, transform, and load data using EIBs and other Workday tools
  • Move configuration between tenants, execute unit testing, coordinate UAT, and resolve defects
  • Maintain clear documentation related to design decisions, configuration, testing, and deployment activities
  • Communicate regularly with clients, Engagement Managers, and project teams regarding status, risks, and progress
  • Act as an SME for Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking throughout engagements
  • Provide mentorship, knowledge sharing, and guidance to fellow consultants and analysts
  • Participate in update training, internal enablement, and skill development initiatives
  • Serve in leadership roles such as Workday Product Lead, Partner Lead, or Delivery Assurance Reviewer as needed
  • Support ticket resolution, troubleshooting, and enhancement requests for AMS/Support clients
  • Reinforce company methodology, delivery standards, and quality expectations across assigned workstreams
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager

Minimum Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Workday Payroll experience
  • Workday Services Certification Required in US Payroll; CAD and UK are great too! (Willingness to transfer certification where required)
  • 3+ years of industry experience in Payroll
  • Experience gathering requirements, designing solutions, prototyping, testing, and deploying Workday configurations under tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications
  • Strong customer-facing skills and the ability to lead client discussions independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Skills

  • Workday Payroll Configuration
  • Workday Absence & Time Tracking Configuration is a plus
  • Business Process Design
  • Data Mapping & Data Loading
  • Project Leadership
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
  • Client Communication & Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Why Join EMD?

Working at EMD means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, contribute, and be part of a team that genuinely cares. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time employee:

  • Flexible & Remote-Friendly
  • Supportive, Values-Driven Culture
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits Available
  • Generous Time Off – PTO + paid holidays
  • Monthly Tech Stipend
  • Ongoing Learning & Growth – Training, mentorship, Workday Learning Center access
  • Career Development – Opportunities for advancement and leadership

At EMD, your well-being, growth, and impact matter. We build careers around people—not the other way around.

Work Hours

Full-time (40 hours/week). EMD supports flexible schedules across North America time zones based on team and client needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Enterprise Market Desk (EMD), we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable legislation.

We value diverse perspectives and foster an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.