Workday US Payroll Lead

Overview
We are seeking a Workday US Payroll Lead to drive the Payroll workstream within a Workday implementation. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading payroll design, configuration, and overall delivery.
This opportunity is structured as a contract-to-hire, making it a strong fit for experienced payroll consultants who want to stay hands-on in Workday while moving into a role that offers greater stability, continuity, and a more balanced pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday US Payroll workstream within an active implementation

• Own payroll design and configuration across earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and payroll accounting

• Provide guidance on U.S. payroll compliance including tax, wage attachments, Common Pay Master, and regulatory considerations

• Support complex requirements including union / CBA environments and retirement plans (e.g., 401k)

• Facilitate client working sessions to gather, validate, and refine requirements

• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable Workday configurations

• Drive testing efforts including unit, parallel, and UAT; support defect resolution and issue triage

• Provide payroll readiness guidance and support go-live preparation

• Communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders and project leadership

• Partner with cross-functional teams including HCM, Benefits, Integrations, and Finance

Qualifications

• Active Workday US Payroll Certification required

• Proven experience leading or supporting Workday US Payroll implementations

• Deep understanding of U.S. payroll regulations including tax, garnishments, and Common Pay Master

• Hands-on experience with payroll accounting, reconciliation, and period close

• Experience supporting retirement plans such as 401k

• Exposure to union / collective bargaining environments strongly preferred

• Ability to operate independently as a workstream lead

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage business and technical stakeholders

• Experience with Workday Launch, Launch Express, or similar methodologies preferred

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