Workday Payroll Principal Consultant (Continuous Value Services)

Collaborative Solutions; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative HCM software firm is seeking a candidate with at least 2 years of Workday experience, primarily in Payroll. The role involves collaborating with teams, supporting clients, and mentoring fellow consultants. A Bachelor's degree is essential, with skills in communication and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. This position offers minimal travel and flexibility for remote work, reflecting the company's commitment to community and employee growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Learning opportunities

Flexible remote work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience in an implementation or post-production support role.
• Proven experience gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying solutions.
• Subject Matter Expertise in Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies, risks, and options while recommending approaches to meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with functional teams and vendors to configure and test solutions without impacting production environments.
• Maintain communication with clients and project teams regarding project changes and progress.

Skills

Workday expertise

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Employer Industry: Human Capital Management (HCM) Software

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas and initiatives
• Learning opportunities to help with current needs and future advancement
• Minimal travel required, with the flexibility of remote work
• Passionate about supporting community outreach programs and volunteer initiatives
• Work in a globally recognized company with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Identify strategies, risks, and options while recommending approaches to meet client requirements
• Collaborate with functional teams and vendors to configure and test solutions without impacting production environments
• Maintain communication with clients and project teams regarding project changes and progress
• Become a Workday Payroll functional expert and mentor to fellow consultants and analysts
• Support business development activities, including proposal development and client engagement

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 2+ years of Workday experience in an implementation or post-production support role
• Proven experience gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying solutions
• Subject Matter Expertise in Payroll
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Current Workday certification in Workday Payroll or prior Workday experience in Payroll
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Professional (FPP) Certification
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal‑opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all.