Workday Certified Payroll/Absence/Time Tracking Lead

Accenture PLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career mentorship

Global project exposure

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Workday PATT Lead with payroll, absence, and time tracking expertise. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining Workday Payroll solutions, with broader payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Oracle). US/Canada payroll experience is a plus.

The position involves leading Workday PATT streams, guiding cross-functional teams, and advising clients on best practices. Travel may be required, and relocation-friendly options are available depending on project

Qualifications

• 3+ years Workday Payroll/Absence/Time Tracking implementation experience
• 3+ years consulting experience in Senior Consultant or similar role
• English required for multinational teams
• Relocation-friendly option may be available

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the Workday PATT workstream in implementation projects
• Design and deploy Workday PATT solutions with cross-functional alignment
• Manage Workday PATT configurations, updates and migrations to production
• Provide post-payroll support (posting, bank transfers, paychecks)
• Address legal, regulatory and year-end reporting in Workday
• Research and resolve Workday PATT issues and new client requirements
• Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams
• Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices
• Demonstrate options through prototyping and apply Accenture methodologies
• Provide project status updates to Project Manager and manage client relationships

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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Workday Certified Payroll/Absence/Time Tracking Lead

Accenture

Workday Certified Payroll/Absence/Time Tracking Lead

Business Architecture Associate Manager | Mid-Level | Full time

We are: We are Accenture, a global professional services company! For many of our clients, successfully getting their data operations into cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data-reporting software of Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals.

Why should you join the Accenture Workday team?

Innovate every day. Be at the forefront of designing and delivering Workday solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.

Lead with the industry's best. Join an industry-recognized global cloud leader with more than 3,000 Workday certified professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 800 clients to deliver Workday deployments to unlock the potential of their organizations.

Learn and grow continuously. Harness unmatched training and professional development to help you build and advance your Workday, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, you'll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.

Who will be successful at Accenture?

Its not just what you know or where you've been that propels success at Accenture: It's who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: You're passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends. You're proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. You're driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. You're a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. You're focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Workday PATT Lead with expertise in Payroll/Absence/Time implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Workday Payroll solutions, along with broader payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Oracle). US/Canada Payroll experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the PATT workstream in Workday implementation projects.
• Design and deploy Workday PATT solutions, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Manage Workday PATT configurations, updates, and migrations to production.
• Provide support for PATT processes, including post-payroll activities (e.g., posting, bank transfers, paychecks).
• Address legal, regulatory, and year-end reporting requirements in Workday.
• Research and resolve Workday PATT issues and support new client requirements.
• Manage small onshore and offshore functional teams.
• Advise clients on industry standards, leading practices, and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate design options through prototyping and apply Workday/Accenture methodologies.
• Provide project status updates to the Project Manager and manage client relationships.

Here's what you need

• Workday Absence, Payroll or Time Tracking Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of Workday Payroll or Absence or Time Tracking implementation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience in a Senior Consultant or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• English is required for this position as this role will be aligned to multi-national teams where English is the common language across our Global Enterprise. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking multi-national teams, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

Bonus Points If

• Experience in Canadian Payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of US Payroll processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR functions and processes.
• Proven ability to manage risks, budgets, and resources in complex global engagements.

What's in it for you

• Competitive benefits, including a fair and balanced parental leave policy.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career across industries with local and global clients.
• Performance achievement and career mentorship: our performance management process focuses on your strengths, progress and career possibilities.
• Opportunities to get involved in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to charity work.

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role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $82,600 to $132,600

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