Payroll Testing Lead – Workday Implementation (Hybrid, Houston)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,900 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading IT industry firm is seeking a skilled Payroll Testing Coordinator for a hybrid position supporting a Workday implementation project. Responsibilities include coordinating payroll simulation and parallel testing, liaising with various teams, and developing dashboards. Candidates should have 5 years of payroll process knowledge, experience with Workday, and strong analytical skills. This is a 6-month contract with potential for long-term engagement, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years payroll process knowledge (US multi‑state, Workday Payroll certification is a plus).
• Experience coordinating simulation and parallel payroll cycles in an implementation environment.
• Ability to build leadership‑ready dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all payroll simulation and parallel testing cycles.
• Liaise with Payroll Ops, Finance, Integration, and Testing teams.
• Develop dashboards for key indicators and readiness status.

Skills

Payroll Testing

Workday implementation experience

Strong analytical skills

Excel/Smartsheet skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading IT industry firm is seeking a skilled Payroll Testing Coordinator for a hybrid position supporting a Workday implementation project. Responsibilities include coordinating payroll simulation and parallel testing, liaising with various teams, and developing dashboards. Candidates should have 5 years of payroll process knowledge, experience with Workday, and strong analytical skills. This is a 6-month contract with potential for long-term engagement, offering competitive pay and benefits.