Consulting Manager - Workday Payroll

Makse Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Makse Group seeks a Consulting Manager – Workday Payroll to lead complex payroll implementations and optimizations for enterprise clients. You will steer cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure scalable, compliant configurations across discovery, design, data conversion, testing, and deployment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in payroll ops or tech consulting, 5+ years in Workday Payroll, and a proven track record of end-to-end delivery with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in payroll operations, technology consulting, or enterprise systems.
• 5+ years of Workday Payroll experience.
• Proven success overseeing end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including parallel testing and integration oversight.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax processing, retroactivity, garnishments, and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and scale delivery capacity across multiple clients or projects.
• Exceptional client engagement and communication skills, with a track record of building executive relationships.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful execution of complex Workday Payroll projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance standards, operational goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior client executives, providing thought leadership on payroll transformation and driving solution roadmaps tailored to regulatory and business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams across multiple payroll engagements, promoting delivery excellence, collaboration, and knowledge growth.
• Oversee client engagement governance, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource planning, while proactively mitigating risks and resolving escalations.
• Provide executive oversight on Workday Payroll configuration, integration points (time tracking, benefits, accounting), and testing, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and compliance.
• Advise clients on complex issues such as taxation, retroactive adjustments, off-cycle processing, and integration with third-party vendors.
• Contribute to business development by supporting account growth, leading payroll-focused pre-sales strategy, and developing proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Payroll operations

Project leadership

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in HR/Business/IS

Tools

Workday

Job description

Makse Group is where innovation meets impact.

We’re not just consultants; we’re problem-solvers and trailblazers, empowering clients with Workday solutions that transform their businesses.

Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take on challenges together, support each other’s growth, and celebrate every milestone.

Looking to advance your career, work with cutting‑edge solutions, and join a team that values your potential? Welcome to Makse Group.

The expected pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD annually, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

As a key member of our team, the Consulting Manager – Workday Payroll will lead teams in delivering complex, high-impact Workday Payroll implementations and optimizations. This role requires deep functional expertise in Workday Payroll, strong project leadership, and the ability to manage both client relationships and cross-functional consulting teams.

The ideal candidate excels at translating complex payroll and compliance requirements into scalable, best‑practice Workday configurations. You will oversee end‑to‑end solution delivery from discovery and design through data conversion, testing, and deployment ensuring clients meet both operational and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will engage with senior stakeholders, manage project portfolios, and guide clients through payroll transformation, adoption, and optimization.

Your leadership, strategic insight, and hands‑on knowledge of Workday Payroll will help clients achieve accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations while maximizing the value of their Workday investment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful execution of complex Workday Payroll projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance standards, operational goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior client executives, providing thought leadership on payroll transformation and driving solution roadmaps tailored to regulatory and business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams across multiple payroll engagements, promoting delivery excellence, collaboration, and knowledge growth.
• Oversee client engagement governance, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource planning, while proactively mitigating risks and resolving escalations.
• Provide executive oversight on Workday Payroll configuration, integration points (e.g., time tracking, benefits, accounting), and testing, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and compliance.
• Advise clients on complex issues such as taxation, retroactive adjustments, off‑cycle processing, and integration with third‑party vendors.
• Contribute to business development by supporting account growth, leading payroll-focused pre‑sales strategy, and developing proposals and client presentations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in payroll operations, technology consulting, or enterprise systems, including 5+ years of Workday Payroll experience.
• Proven success overseeing end‑to‑end Workday Payroll implementations, including parallel testing, compliance configuration, and integration oversight.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax processing, retroactivity, garnishments, and off‑cycle payroll processing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and scale delivery capacity across multiple clients or projects.
• Exceptional client engagement and communication skills, with a track record of building trusted executive relationships.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, with the ability to advise on both system and operational best practices.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.