Workday Payroll Transformation Lead

Accenture PLC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Workday Payroll Lead to design, implement and deliver payroll solutions for clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, driving payroll transformations while managing teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and contributing to business growth.

You will lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, oversee architecture and payroll design, and coordinate data migration and testing efforts. A strong background in payroll and consulting is required.

Qualifications

• Workday Payroll Certification (highly preferred)
• Degree in HR, Finance, IT, or related discipline
• Proven consulting experience in a client-facing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations and transformations
• Own solution architecture and payroll process design
• Oversee configuration of payroll elements (earnings, deductions, taxes)
• Govern payroll testing strategy (SIT, UAT) and ensure quality delivery outcomes
• Execute parallel payroll testing and coordinate remediation
• Manage migration of payroll solution into production
• Support payroll team during transition to new payroll solution
• Act as primary client interface for payroll workstreams
• Facilitate workshops on payroll leading practices and transformation
• Provide governance, escalation management and risk mitigation
• Lead and mentor cross-functional delivery teams
• Drive team performance and payroll knowledge uplift
• Support recruitment and retention of Workday talent
• Support sales pursuits, proposals and RFP responses

Skills

Workday Payroll

Stakeholder Management

Delivery Leadership

Payroll Testing

Education

Degree in HR, Finance, IT, or related discipline

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Workday Payroll Lead to design, implement and deliver payroll solutions for clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, driving payroll transformations while managing teams, engaging senior stakeholders, and contributing to business growth.

You will lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, oversee architecture and payroll design, and coordinate data migration and testing efforts. A strong background in payroll and consulting is required.