Senior Workday Payroll AMS Manager

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Annual incentive compensation program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Huron is a global consultancy helping clients transform operational, digital and cultural aspects to own their future. This Manager-level role in the Workday Payroll AMS group focuses on leading post-production payroll support, client-facing discussions, and implementing payroll configurations for North American operations. The candidate should bring 5+ years in Workday Payroll, strong BAU/post-production experience, and thorough knowledge of U.S.

payroll processes. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience implementing, configuring, or supporting Workday Payroll in AMS/post-production environments.
• Experience serving as a functional SME for Workday Payroll including payroll config, processing, taxes, garnishments, integrations, and compliance.
• Hands-on post-production support: troubleshooting payroll issues, root-cause analysis, sustainable client-facing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Workday Payroll support activities for clients.
• Deliver configuration enhancements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with client payroll, HR, and finance stakeholders to optimize Workday Payroll operations.

Skills

Workday Payroll

AMS PPS

Client-facing discussions

North American payroll

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR, IS, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy helping clients transform operational, digital and cultural aspects to own their future. This Manager-level role in the Workday Payroll AMS group focuses on leading post-production payroll support, client-facing discussions, and implementing payroll configurations for North American operations. The candidate should bring 5+ years in Workday Payroll, strong BAU/post-production experience, and thorough knowledge of U.S.

payroll processes. Travel is not required.