Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VirtualResource is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. They are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant to implement, optimize, and support Workday Payroll solutions for clients, ensuring smooth payroll operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post-implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions, with a focus on US/Canadian Payroll
• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyze, enhance, and expand existing Payroll configurations and business processes
• Manage functional adjustments and configuration updates while evaluating downstream impacts across modules
• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimizing system performance
• Collaborate closely with internal and client teams across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless integrations and accurate processing
• Prioritize and respond to client cases, maintaining a high level of service delivery

Skills

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including US and Canadian Payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in the Canadian/US context
• Proven experience managing payroll processes using Strada Payroll systems
• Proven ability to review, analyze, and refine existing payroll configurations and processes
• Proficiency in Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities with a proven record of meeting deliverables
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to see the broader business context
• Fluent in English
• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems
• Exposure to global payroll implementations beyond the US/Canada
• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools and business process configuration

Benefits

• Remote role—based anywhere in the US/Canada (authorized to work in the country you reside in without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future).
• Flexible working environment (flexible, caring and considerate of all needs).
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what the company does.

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