Remote WFM & Payroll Implementation Consultant

HR Path; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Remote working possibilities

Team-building events

Training and certification programs

Job summary

A global HR consulting firm is seeking a WFM Consultant to lead the implementation of their workforce management platform. The role demands proven experience with Payroll and WFM modules along with strong technical proficiency on platforms like Dayforce. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses expertise in payroll compliance, and can effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders in both German and English. A stimulating work environment with opportunities for rapid career growth and remote working options are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Payroll and/or WFM modules on enterprise HR systems.
• Hands-on configuration experience with complex platforms.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls and reconciliation processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead client sessions to gather requirements.
• Design and configure Payroll and WFM modules.
• Translate business rules into system settings.
• Prepare and validate data migration templates.
• Plan and execute System Integration Testing.

Skills

Workforce management

Payroll compliance

Technical system configuration

Effective prioritization

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

HR Path Group, a global leader in HR consulting, helps clients with their HR transformation projects, covering both human and HRIS (Human Resources Information System) aspects. Our 2,500 employees are located in 28 countries.

Our mission is to support our clients at every step of their HR digital transformation with a comprehensive range of services.

Advise to Run! HR Path, Global Leader in HR solutions

• ADVISE: We support our customers in the transformation of their HR function, through a redefinition of their HR organization and their HRIS digitalization
• IMPLEMENT: As a partner of the main editors of the market, we carry out technical and functional implementation projects of all HRIS solutions (SaaS or On-Premise)
• RUN: With our global payroll expertise, we offer our clients several levels of payroll outsourcing

Our latest fundraising of 500 million euros aims to accelerate our growth and international expansion. Our goal is to double our revenue within five years and become the world leader in HR digital transformation.

YOUR MISSIONS

As a WFM Consultant, you will be at the heart of our clients' digital transformation. As part of the team you will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation and in the context of AMS optimization of the WFM platform, focusing on delivering compliant, efficient, and high-value workforce operations. Your responsibilities include:

Delivery & Implementation

• Requirements Discovery: Support and/or lead client sessions to gather detailed requirements for Payroll and WFM.
• System Design: Design and configure Payroll, WFM, and/or Absence modules.
• Logic Configuration: Translate complex business rules into system settings, including pay calendars, approval workflows, and internal controls.
• Documentation: Produce high-quality functional and configuration documentation.

Data Migration, Reporting & Integrations

• Data Integrity: Support data migration by preparing and validating templates.
• Process Automation: Configure reporting tools to eliminate manual processing and improve efficiency.
• Connectivity: Support seamless integrations with finance systems and third-party applications.

Testing, Parallel Runs & Go-Live

• Quality Assurance: Plan and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and provide UAT support.
• Payroll Validation: Support payroll parallel runs, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Launch Support: Support cutover activities, go-live execution, and hypercare

Adoption, Optimisation & Managed Services

• Enablement: Deliver training to HR, Payroll, and operational teams to ensure high system adoption.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify "quick-win" optimizations and support quarterly platform releases.
• Managed Services: Assist in the transition to post-go-live support and managed service models.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a reliable and self-driven consultant with a high orientation to details, deep understanding of workforce management, payroll compliance and technical system configuration.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Implementation Track Record: Proven experience delivering Payroll and/or WFM modules on enterprise HR systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on configuration experience with Dayforce (or similar complex platforms).
• Subject Matter Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll controls, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Consulting Mindset: Ability to advice and communicate towards various stakeholders in appropriate ways, deliver workshops and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Effective prioritization of tasks and managing personal time
• Excellent German & English language skills, written, oral and presentation

WHAT WE OFFER

• A highly stimulating and fulfilling work environment with international deveopment
• Rapid career growth with numerous opportunities for development (horizontal & vertical): international mobility, training, and certification
• A good work-life balance with remote working possibilities
• A good working atmosphere on a daily basis: quarterly team evenings, annual seminar
• We are Happy at Work certified and continue to listen to our employees. If you value a culture that respects diversity, individual courage, integrity, excellence and encourages team collaboration, HR Path is the place for you