Remote Workday Payroll Lead - Expert Consultant

Workday, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Link Solutions is seeking a Senior Workday Payroll Consultant to guide clients through implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday Payroll systems across the United States.

You will lead discovery, configure payroll processes, assist with data conversion, and oversee testing to ensure accurate payroll operations post go-live. Strong consulting experience and a Workday Payroll certification are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Workday Payroll implementation, consulting, or systems configuration with a strong focus on payroll solutions.
• Prior experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Workday Payroll certification.
• Strong functional knowledge of payroll operations and payroll system logic, including calculations, tax rules, deductions, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery and requirements gathering to understand current payroll processes, business rules, and desired outcomes.
• Configure payroll solutions to meet defined business requirements and best practice standards.
• Partner with data conversion teams to support accurate migration of legacy payroll data.
• Assist with end-to-end and parallel testing and validation of payroll configurations, ensuring system accuracy and performance.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, answering questions and advising on optimal configuration and process decisions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to internal stakeholders and client leadership.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and enhancements that support client goals.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Payroll configuration

Requirements gathering

Client communication

Job description

Three Link Solutions is seeking a Senior Workday Payroll Consultant to guide clients through implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday Payroll systems across the United States.

You will lead discovery, configure payroll processes, assist with data conversion, and oversee testing to ensure accurate payroll operations post go-live. Strong consulting experience and a Workday Payroll certification are required.