Workday Payroll Specialist – AU/NZ

Accenture PLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive Employee Benefits – AU

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Workday Payroll Consultant in Australia to deliver high-quality payroll configurations and deployments. The role involves hands-on configuration, testing, and client engagement across payroll workstreams, ensuring data accuracy and compliance for AU/NZ markets.

You will collaborate with HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, and Integration teams to enable end-to-end payroll processes and support post-go-live stabilization.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Finance, IT, or related field.
• Workday Payroll certification (preferred).
• AU/NZ payroll legislation knowledge (preferred).
• Experience with Workday Payroll configuration and delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure Workday Payroll components (earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups).
• Assist in solution design workshops and translate requirements.
• Execute payroll builds with data validation and reconciliation.
• Support payroll integrations and data loads.
• Perform SIT/UAT and defect resolution; ensure payroll reconciliation.
• Provide post-go-live support and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end process alignment.

Skills

Workday Payroll configuration

Payroll processing knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in HR, Finance, IT, or related field

Workday Payroll certification (preferred)

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Workday Payroll Consultant in Australia to deliver high-quality payroll configurations and deployments. The role involves hands-on configuration, testing, and client engagement across payroll workstreams, ensuring data accuracy and compliance for AU/NZ markets.

You will collaborate with HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, and Integration teams to enable end-to-end payroll processes and support post-go-live stabilization.