Associate Director - Workday Payroll (US / Ca)

Talent et au-dela; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent et au-dela seeks an Associate Director for Workday Payroll to lead US/Canada payroll projects and drive HR digital transformation from India. The role is hybrid with in-office work across Bangalore, Noida, Gurgaon, and Pune and requires steering multiple Workday implementations for clients.

You will manage end-to-end delivery, mentor teams, conduct workshops, and ensure timely, high-quality payroll solutions.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/MCA/BSc with 12+ years total experience, including 7+ years in Workday
• Certified in country-specific Payroll (US or Canada)
• Proven consulting experience driving client-facing implementation projects
• Strong Payroll configuration knowledge and understanding of how Workday modules interact
• Current on Workday releases and product roadmap; able to apply industry- and country-specific best practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging mid- and senior-level management
• Flexibility across shifts, locations and on-call support

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize tasks for self while leading Workday implementation projects by contributing to all stages of the delivery lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex Workday implementations, upgrades, and process improvements
• Oversee the team's workload, provide mentorship, conduct quality reviews throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Communicate project status and obstacles with the larger project team including Engagement Manager (EM), Project Manager (PM), and client to ensure timely project delivery
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking the lead on activities across all initiatives
• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects
• Provide leadership and work with key stakeholders with the necessary information and channels to make informed, timely decisions
• Lead US/Canada payroll Projects and ability to work on multiple assignments
• Ability to conduct Workshop Sessions independently and handle Customer queries and Address on time
• Experience in configuring and customizing Workday Payroll module to meet the specific needs of the organization
• Ability to Work As a team and coordinate the deliverables with other Consultants
• Deliver solutions for in scope Payroll, Reporting/ Dashboards related Payroll for implementation
• Identify scope, scope gaps & get them addressed
• Identify right stakeholders in the project
• Communicate & collaborate with project internal / external stakeholders for project success & plan inputs
• Leading or participating in Workday implementation projects from planning to execution
• Gather and document requirements, assess complexity and level of effort estimates, prioritizes capacity, and defines development and analysis timelines
• Identify test scenarios, develop test scripts, and provide key support in Workday feature releases, security, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Mentor and Coach team members
• Being flexible to work in multiple time zones, multiple teams
• Drive Ops excellence culture and lead transformational project(s) with clear visible and measurable impact
• Responsible for driving initiatives and ensuring results with a confined focus on timelines and quality
• Excellent technical & functional skills across functional areas required for developing and delivering Payroll solutions across client implementations
• Should have Payroll Parallel and History Load Experience
• Excellent country-specific taxation knowledge and Payroll Year End Activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Self-driven & Adaptability to learn new skills
• Manage multiple projects & teams

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Workday expertise

Payroll configuration

Workshop facilitation

Mentoring

Time zone flexibility

Communication skills

Excel skills

Education

BE/B.Tech/MCA/BSc

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Associate Director - Workday Payroll (US / Ca)

Location : Bangalore / Noida / Gurgaon / Pune

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Clients HR Digital Transformation team. This role will be based in #Bangalore / #Noida / #Gurgaon / #Pune. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

By joining our newly integrated HR Digital Transformation team, you will be at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative that reshapes how we deliver HR solutions to our clients. This is not just a job; its an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where your expertise in Workday implementation will be highly valued. You will work alongside a diverse group of talented professionals who are committed to solving the challenges of the future of work. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in driving our mission to provide holistic solutions that enhance client experiences and outcomes. With our ambitious growth strategy, you will have access to new opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while contributing to a team that is poised to become a global leader in HR Digital Transformation.

• Plan and prioritize tasks for self while leading Workday implementation projects by contributing to all stages of the delivery lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex Workday implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Oversee the team's workload, provide mentorship, conduct quality reviews throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Communicate project status and obstacles with the larger project team including Engagement Manager (EM), Project Manager (PM), and client to ensure timely project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking the lead on activities across all initiatives.
• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.
• Provide leadership and work with key stakeholders with the necessary information and channels to make informed, timely decisions.

We will count on you to:

• Lead US/Canada payroll Projects and ability to work on multiple assignments.
• Ability to conduct Workshop Sessions independently and handle Customer queries and Address on time.
• Experience in configuring and customizing Workday Payroll module to meet the specific needs of the organization.
• Ability to Work As a team and coordinate the deliverables with other Consultants.
• Deliver solutions for in scope Payroll, Reporting/ Dashboards related Payroll for implementation.
• Identify scope, scope gaps & get them addressed.
• Identify right stakeholders in the project.
• Communicate & collaborate with project internal / external stakeholders for project success & plan inputs.
• Leading or participating in Workday implementation projects from planning to execution.
• Gather and document requirements, assess complexity and level of effort estimates, prioritizes capacity, and defines development and analysis timelines.
• Identify test scenarios, develop test scripts, and provide key support in Workday feature releases, security, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Mentor and Coach team members.
• Being flexible to work in multiple time zones, multiple teams.
• Drive Ops excellence culture and lead transformational project(s) with clear visible and measurable impact.
• Responsible for driving initiatives and ensuring results with a confined focus on timelines and quality.
• Excellent technical & functional skills across functional areas required for developing and delivering Payroll solutions across client implementations.
• Should have Payroll Parallel and History Load Experience.
• Excellent country-specific taxation knowledge and Payroll Year End Activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent Excel Skills.
• Self-driven & Adaptability to learn new skills.
• Manage multiple projects & teams.

Qualification Criteria

What you need to have:

Qualifications & Experience

• BE/B.Tech/MCA/BSc with 12+ years total experience, including 7+ years in Workday
• Certified in country-specific Payroll (US or Canada)
• Proven consulting experience driving client-facing implementation projects
• Strong Payroll configuration knowledge and a clear understanding of how Workday modules interact and integrate
• Current on Workday releases and product roadmap; able to apply industry- and country-specific best practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging mid- and senior-level management
• Flexibility across shifts, locations and on-call support

Solution Design & Delivery

• Investigate client Payroll requirements with business analysts and architects; build consensus on needs and priorities
• Run client sessions to validate payroll requirements and complete requirement templates
• Present Workday Payroll capabilities to clients, design the solution, and hand over to junior consultants for build
• Lead DA reviews
• Research existing business processes and recommend the most efficient, cost-effective system design
• Support .