Principal Workday Payroll Consultant

Cognizant; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Implementation Principal Consultant to bridge business and technical teams during transformation, implementation, and operation phases. You will become a Workday Payroll expert, guiding design, configuration and testing to deliver cohesive, efficient payroll solutions.

Responsibilities include partnering with clients, architecting end-to-end Workday Payroll, advising on best-fit solutions, and leading sessions while ensuring smooth transitions

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Workday functional implementation experience.
• Experience in HR, Payroll or Financials management.
• Gathers requirements, designs, prototypes, tests and implements solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel on-site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday Payroll product expert with design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Partner with client to understand pain points, prioritise requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Architect Workday Payroll solution to ensure cohesive work streams and mitigated impacts.
• Recommend best solution based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe; adapt scope as needed.
• Guide customer through design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices.
• Engage and support the client through all project phases, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, keeping stakeholders updated on progress.
• Work with the integration team to configure and test integrations with payroll and benefits providers.

Skills

Workday functional implementation

Workday Payroll experience

Requirements gathering

HR Payroll Financials

Customer service

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Workday Payroll Implementation Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday Payroll product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Partner with client to understand pain points, prioritise requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes and gain efficiency by leveraging Workday’s Payroll functionality.
• Architect Workday Payroll solution to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross functional impacts are considered and mitigated.
• Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
• Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday Payroll.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
• Work alongside the integration team to configure and test integrations between the Workday solution and the client’s selected payroll and benefits providers.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• 4+ years of Workday functional implementation experience, required
• Workday Payroll implementation experience preferred.
• Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated functional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Financials Management.
• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
• Minimal travel required but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.
  
  

Why Choose Cognizant

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
  
  

Cognizant Core Values

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.