Workday Payroll Principal Consultant (Continuous Value Services)

Collaborative Solutions; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human capital management technology firm in British Columbia is seeking a Workday Payroll functional expert to manage client relationships and deliver solutions. Candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of payroll processes. Responsibilities include collaborating with vendors, executing Workday projects, and ensuring best practices. A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference for additional certifications. This role emphasizes career growth and learning opportunities within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work culture

Engaging outreach programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience in implementation or support.
• Experience in gathering requirements and deploying solutions.
• Subject Matter Expertise in Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies and recommend approaches to meet client requirements.
• Work with teams to configure and test without impacting production.
• Drive project decisions and execute daily activities for clients.

Skills

Workday experience

Strong communication skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Employer Industry: Human Capital Management (HCM) Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes innovative ideas
• Learning opportunities to support current needs and future advancement
• Minimal travel required, with potential for on‑site work as needed
• Engaging outreach programs that support communities and encourage volunteerism
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration in a supportive work culture

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Identify strategies, risks, and options while recommending approaches and mitigations to meet client requirements
• Work alongside functional teams and vendors to configure and test, ensuring no impact to the production environment
• Become a Workday Payroll functional expert with deep knowledge of relevant systems and future product direction
• Drive project decisions and recommend best practices related to functionality
• Execute day‑to‑day activities of Workday projects for a variety of clients, including process design and project reviews

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 2+ years of Workday experience in an implementation or post‑production support capacity
• Experience in gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying solutions
• Subject Matter Expertise in Payroll
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage client expectations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

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

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