Workday Payroll Consultant

Kainos Smart; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Workday Payroll Consultant, where you will implement and configure Workday solutions for global clients. You will leverage your expertise in payroll systems to build customer relationships and mentor junior consultants, all within a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• Experience configuring Workday Payroll from E2E.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions.
• Provide guidance to customers and support junior team members.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Consulting Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Workday United States Payroll Certification

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Job description

When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.

You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.

At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of. Join us and discover how our people write our story.

As a Workday Payroll Consultant in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base. You will build relationships with our customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose, and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements. You’ll support junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS :

• At least 2-3 years of Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• At least 2 years configuring Workday Payroll implementation from E2E within the last 3 years.
• Certification in Workday United States Payroll.
• The ability to build complex payroll calculations.
• Experience with multiple positions.
• Experience with implementing multiple FEINs.

US SPECIFIC :

• Strong understanding of state taxes, local taxes, and FLSA calculations.
• Understanding of Workday Payroll, US Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence products and their interdependencies with Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence, as well as other cross-functional capabilities.
• Experience with payroll regulatory requirements (Tax, Garnishments, Common Pay Master), retirement benefits (401K), payroll processing, Unions / Collective Bargaining Agreements, and payroll accounting.
• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships, and manage expectations. Know when to push back, escalate, or go above and beyond.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility, and empathy, including in remote settings. Ability to present to senior client audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project and business dynamics.
• Broad business and technology understanding, with awareness of industry trends in HR management, Financials, ERP, or Payroll.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and make balanced decisions under pressure.
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of external contacts.
• Strong consulting skills : presenting, leading workshops, demonstrating, and explaining complex solutions.
• Willing to participate in internal discussions and assist where possible.
• Willing and able to mentor junior consultants and act as a role model.
• Assist with questions related to your subject area in AMS.
• Implement improvements in tools and processes.
• Understand utilization targets within a services organization.
• Ability to rotate through various Workday delivery services.
• Willing to travel to customer sites within the region, with minimal out-of-region travel if required.

DESIRABLE :

• Workday United States Payroll Certified.
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Experience in post-deployment services.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together.

At Kainos, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek talented people from all backgrounds. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you, and if you require accommodations, we encourage you to reach out. We understand everyone's journey is different, and we are happy to tailor our recruitment process to your needs.