Payroll Consultant

VirtualResource; United States; Remote; CAD 109,664 - 164,496; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant to implement and optimize payroll solutions for clients across US/Canada. The role requires a minimum of 4 years in Workday Payroll configuration and a strong understanding of payroll compliance. Successful candidates will lead deployments, support clients, and enhance payroll configurations while ensuring efficient systems. This remote position values detail-oriented professionals who excel at problem-solving and client relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration including US/Canadian Payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in the US context.
• Workday Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post-implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions.
• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyze and enhance existing Payroll configurations.
• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimizing system performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems

Tools

Workday modules related to Payroll

Workday reporting tools

Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant with a strong background in US/Canadian Payroll configuration and support. You will play a key role in implementing, optimizing, and supporting Workday Payroll solutions for our clients. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor—guiding clients through best practices, helping them enhance their existing configurations, and ensuring smooth, compliant payroll operations across their Workday landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives on solving complex payroll challenges and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post-implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions, with a focus on US/Canadian Payroll.
• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyze, enhance, and expand existing Payroll configurations and business processes.
• Manage functional adjustments and configuration updates while evaluating downstream impacts across modules.
• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimizing system performance.
• Collaborate closely with internal and client teams across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless integrations and accurate processing.
• Prioritize and respond to client cases, maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including US/Canadian Payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in the US context.
• Proven ability to review, analyze, and refine existing payroll configurations and processes.
• Proficiency in Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities with a proven record of meeting deliverables.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to see the broader business context.
• Workday Certification required.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams.
• Explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms.
• Align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality.
• Proactively drive process improvements.
• Comfortable with video calls and proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.

Preferred Skills

• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems.
• Exposure to global payroll implementations beyond the US/Canada.
• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools and business process configuration.

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the US/Canada, so long as you are authorised to work in the country you reside in without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our people are our most important asset. We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs. We attract the best people and reward them appropriately. Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do. Only experienced Workday consultants to apply please.