Payroll Consultant, Higher Education

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $117,000 - $197,300 usd depending on locatio...
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4+ years workday payroll implementation experience
Hands-on payroll configuration and testing
Stakeholder partnership and requirement elicitation
** Workday is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant with a focus on Higher Education to support the design and implementation of Workday Payroll solutions. The role involves collaboration with clients, applying deep product expertise, and delivering quality solutions tailored to customer needs in a fully remote setting. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves partnering with mission-driven organizations to design, configure, and deploy Workday Payroll solutions tailored for accuracy and long-term success.
  • Candidates will work closely with clients and project teams to translate business requirements into practical solutions while managing data conversion and integrations.
  • The position offers the opportunity to mentor newer consultants and contribute to evolving the Higher Education consulting practice through internal initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Workday is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant with a focus on Higher Education to support the design and implementation of Workday Payroll solutions. The role involves collaboration with clients, applying deep product expertise, and delivering quality solutions tailored to customer needs in a fully remote setting. **

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 available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years Workday Payroll implementation experience
  • Hands-on payroll configuration and testing
  • Stakeholder partnership and requirement elicitation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Higher Education or Nonprofit sectors
  • Ability to implement Absence and Time Tracking
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Senior level: 4+ years implementing/configuring Workday Payroll
  • Principal level: 6+ years leading complex payroll initiatives
  • Experience in consulting, software, or internal Workday environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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