Payroll Consultant, Higher Education

Workday Inc

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $117,000 - $197,300 usd depending on locatio...
Fully remote
Workday payroll implementation experience
4+ years of workday configuration
Client stakeholder management
Workday Inc is seeking a Payroll Consultant to join their Higher Education Functional Consulting team, focusing on implementing Workday Payroll solutions for colleges and universities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Workday Payroll, strong relationship management skills, and a collaborative mindset

Job Summary

  • The role involves partnering with colleges and universities to design and deploy accurate Workday Payroll solutions.
  • Candidates will be responsible for eliciting business requirements, configuring the system, and supporting data conversion and testing cycles.
  • The team values creating sustainable ways of working that fit Higher Education environments while actively experimenting with AI tools.

Matching Summary

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Workday Inc is seeking a Payroll Consultant to join their Higher Education Functional Consulting team, focusing on implementing Workday Payroll solutions for colleges and universities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Workday Payroll, strong relationship management skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Salary

Base: $117,000 - $197,300 USD depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workday Payroll implementation experience
  • 4+ years of Workday configuration
  • Client stakeholder management
  • Data conversion and integration support
  • Testing cycle execution and issue resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Higher Education or Nonprofit sector experience
  • Absence and Time Tracking implementation
  • Mentoring junior consultants
  • AI tool experimentation for efficiency
  • Navigating shared governance structures

Key Requirements

  • Senior level: 4+ years implementing Workday Payroll
  • Principal level: 6+ years leading complex payroll initiatives
  • Experience in consulting or internal Workday environment
  • Ability to travel up to 50% for client needs

Work Rights

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