Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. The HRFS Consultant - Workday Payroll serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing expertise in Workday Payroll functionality and managing project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support Workday Payroll implementations, enhancements, and ongoing client support engagements
- Gather business requirements and translate them into effective Workday Payroll solutions
- Provide functional expertise throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization
- Partner with clients to identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization
- Provide consultative guidance and recommendations based on Workday leading practices and industry standards
- Troubleshoot complex payroll system issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution
- Serve as a point of escalation for payroll-related client concerns and system issues
- Support clients through organizational, process, and system changes impacting payroll operations
- Configure and maintain Workday Payroll functionality based on client requirements
- Create, modify, and troubleshoot Workday reports and dashboards to support business and operational reporting needs
- Analyze payroll processes and reporting requirements to deliver scalable solutions
- Support testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, payroll parallel testing, and user acceptance testing
- Collaborate with technical and integration teams to ensure accurate data flow and system functionality
- Build strong working relationships with clients, project team members, and internal stakeholders
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced consultants through knowledge sharing and review of deliverables
- Participate in governance meetings, client status meetings, and project reviews as needed
- Support Client Service Managers, Service Delivery Managers, and Domain Leads in strategic client discussions
- Contribute to internal initiatives focused on methodology improvements, process optimization, documentation, and best practice development
- Stay informed on payroll-related legislative, regulatory, and compliance requirements
- Support clients in evaluating and implementing required payroll updates and changes
- Promote adherence to established service delivery standards, implementation methodologies, and payroll best practices
- Provide Workday Payroll subject matter expertise during sales pursuits, client presentations, and solution discussions as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years of experience in payroll, payroll technology consulting, HR technology consulting, HCM consulting, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll
- Experience supporting client-facing projects, implementations, or managed services engagements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum of 2 years of client-facing consulting experience required
- Experience working with Workday Payroll in a consulting, implementation, support, or managed services environment strongly preferred
- Experience creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Workday reports
- Experience supporting Workday Payroll implementations, optimization projects, or ongoing support engagements
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance considerations
- Experience with Workday HCM and related Workday modules
- Understanding of payroll operations, service delivery models, and process improvement methodologies
- Experience mentoring junior consultants or leading workstreams within larger projects
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Wellbeing programs
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
- Retirement plans
- Learning opportunities
- Continuing education & training
- Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level
Company Overview