Workday HCM/Payroll Project Manager

Healthlink Advisors; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Workday Project Manager to coordinate testing and go-live readiness for the HCM or Payroll workstream in a major Workday implementation. The role requires strong project management experience, particularly in healthcare settings, with responsibilities including leading test efforts and facilitating status reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with HCM and/or Payroll systems.
• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Direct experience in a healthcare organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead test execution coordination across Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Talent, Compensation, or Payroll.
• Work with HRIS, Payroll, IT, and Change Management teams to support end-user testing.
• Contribute to planning for a second HCM/Payroll release targeted for April 2025.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Coordination

Job description

Job Title: Workday Project Manager – HCM or Payroll Workstream
Location: Remote (U.S.-based, with occasional travel)

Engagement Type: Contract

Duration: Through January 2025 Go-Live, with potential extension through April 2025

Reports to: Engagement Manager

Role Overview:
The client is seeking a Project Manager to support the HCM or Payroll workstream of an enterprise Workday implementation. The role will focus on coordinating testing and go-live readiness for the January 1, 2025 Go-Live, with the possibility of continued involvement in a second phase planned for April 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead test execution coordination (User Readiness Review, defect resolution, etc.) across Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Talent, Compensation, or Payroll.

Work closely with HRIS, Payroll, IT, and Change Management teams to drive readiness and support end-user testing efforts.

Facilitate workstream standups, status reporting, and testing checkpoints.

Monitor testing progress, resolve blockers, and manage cross-functional dependencies.

Support go-live planning, cutover prep, and stabilization activities.

Contribute to planning for a second HCM/Payroll release targeted for April 2025.


Required Experience:
5+ years of project management experience with HCM and/or Payroll systems; Workday strongly preferred.

Experience leading testing and readiness activities in enterprise environments.

Direct experience in a healthcare organization is required.

Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with payroll operations and compliance considerations is a plus.