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Workday Payroll Functional Consultant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Proficiency in Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

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

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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VirtualResource

Digital Transformation Consulting

At VirtualResource, we have one purpose: ensuring you get the very best out of your investment in Workday human resources software. We believe the quality of the organisation that supports your use of Workday is key to optimising the way the software performs for you. That and a clear vision of what you want from Workday, plus a strong project team. We can help you with all three. Our trained Workday consultants will upskill your support staff and be there to assist whenever advice is needed. We focus on three main areas: - Training We’ll help you get the most out of your Workday investment, and we offer training to you and your staff to manage it in-house. We’ve developed a series of specialised assessment and training programmes to identify your organisation’s Workday skills gaps, and propose solutions to fill them. - Support Our hands-on application management services support is there to ensure that no temporary, or even permanent, Workday knowledge gaps in your organisation get in the way of your day-to-day operations. We can: • Perform a quick “health check” to find out which skills and resources you need. • Perform a Workday solution improvement assessment and implement recommendations. • Create any new features you require. • Provide reporting and analytics services. • Do translations. • Create enterprise interface builders (EIBs). • Properly configure your Workday software. • Manage Workday’s integration with other software you use. • Conduct tenant and release management. - Advice We understand the magnitude of your investment and how important it is to make the right decisions. We’ll provide you with a dedicated in-house adviser throughout your Workday journey.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryDigital Transformation Consulting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

  • We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
  • We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
  • Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do
We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant with a strong background in US and Canadian Payroll configuration and support. You will play a key role in implementing, optimizing, and supporting Workday Payroll solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor—guiding clients through best practices, helping them enhance their existing configurations, and ensuring smooth, compliant payroll operations across their Workday landscape.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives on solving complex payroll challenges and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Job Description

Key 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.

Must have Skills Required

  • 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

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory

  • 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.

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the US/Canada, so long as you are authorised to work in the country you reside in without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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