Workday Certified Payroll Lead

Accenture; Calgary; On-site; CAD 82,600 - 132,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Mentorship

Volunteer initiatives

Job summary

Accenture in Canada is seeking a Workday Payroll Lead with deep knowledge of Canadian and Workday Payroll implementations. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining payroll solutions while guiding client teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in Workday Payroll implementations, a senior consulting background, and a Bachelor’s degree. Travel may be required to client sites across provinces.

Qualifications

• Workday Partner Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience in a Senior Consultant or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• English language proficiency for collaboration with multi‑national teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the payroll workstream in Workday implementation projects.
• Design and deploy Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
• Manage Workday Payroll configurations, updates, and migrations to production.
• Provide support for payroll processes, including post‑payroll activities such as posting, bank transfers, and paychecks.
• Address legal, regulatory, and year‑end reporting requirements in Workday.
• Research and resolve Workday Payroll issues and support new client requirements.
• Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams.
• Advise clients on industry standards, leading practices, and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate design options through prototyping and apply Workday/Accenture methodologies.
• Provide project status updates to the Project Manager and manage client relationships.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Canadian Payroll

US Payroll

Team Leadership

Project Management

Client Advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

We are a global professional services company focused on deploying enterprise data‑reporting solutions through Workday, and we are building a team of experts exceeding 2,000 certified professionals.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Workday Payroll Lead with expertise in Canadian Payroll and Workday Payroll implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Workday Payroll solutions, along with broader payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Oracle). US Payroll experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the payroll workstream in Workday implementation projects.
• Design and deploy Workday Payroll solutions, ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
• Manage Workday Payroll configurations, updates, and migrations to production.
• Provide support for payroll processes, including post‑payroll activities such as posting, bank transfers, and paychecks.
• Address legal, regulatory, and year‑end reporting requirements in Workday.
• Research and resolve Workday Payroll issues and support new client requirements.
• Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams.
• Advise clients on industry standards, leading practices, and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate design options through prototyping and apply Workday/Accenture methodologies.
• Provide project status updates to the Project Manager and manage client relationships.

Travel

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s what you need

• Workday Partner Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience in a Senior Consultant or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• English language proficiency for collaboration with multi‑national teams.

Bonus Points If

• Experience in Canadian Payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of US Payroll processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR functions and processes.
• Proven ability to manage risks, budgets, and resources in complex global engagements.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive benefits, including a fair and balanced parental leave policy.
• Opportunities to develop your career across industries with local and global clients.
• Performance achievement and career mentorship.
• Opportunities to get involved in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to charity work.

Compensation

Role location: British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick. Annual salary range: $82,600 to $132,600.

Additional compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with local law and vary by role, skill set, and level of experience.