Workday Payroll Consultant

Workday, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions consulting firm is seeking a Payroll Functional Consultant to guide clients in implementing and optimizing payroll systems. You will be responsible for configuration, testing, and training, ensuring a smooth transition to reliable payroll processes. Ideal candidates have a strong background in Workday Payroll, excellent communication skills, and experience in a consulting environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with clients to deliver efficient and accurate payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Workday Payroll implementation or consulting.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into payroll configurations.
• Workday Payroll certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery and requirements gathering.
• Configure payroll solutions to meet business requirements.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert.
• Mentor junior consultants and share knowledge.
• 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 implementation

Payroll system logic

Business requirements documentation

Consulting experience

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or Information Systems

Tools

Excel

Payroll/HCM systems

Job description

Workday Payroll Consultant page is loaded## Workday Payroll Consultantlocations: United States Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100036CAN ON Remote, United States Remote# **Workday Solutions Start With** **Great People**We’re 100% focused on Workday and 100% committed to building a team that leads with innovation, integrity and collaboration. At Three Link, you’ll find a supportive culture, space to thrive, and a shared focus on delivering real results for customers. **We are powered by Workday and Driven by Innovation.****Our solutions include:** Workday Advisory Solutions Workday GO Rapid Prescriptive Deployments. Workday Packaged SolutionsThree Link Solutions is a consultant-first organization built around transparency, growth, and collaboration. Our team members have the freedom to take ownership of their projects, access to a network of seasoned Workday professionals, and the flexibility to shape their own path, all while contributing to impactful customer outcomes and innovation.## **About the Team**At **Three Link**, our Professional Services team is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions that help our clients unlock the full potential of their payroll and HCM investments. You will be part of a collaborative, client-focused group of consultants and solution experts passionate about driving successful implementations, fostering long-term customer relationships, and delivering strategic payroll advisory services. Our team thrives on solving complex business challenges, sharing best practices, and continuously building expertise in leading payroll technologies and methodologies.## **About the Role**As a Payroll Functional Consultant at Three Link, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients guiding them through the implementation, configuration, and optimization of payroll systems that support efficient and accurate payroll operations. You will work directly with clients to understand their business challenges, translate requirements into technical and functional solutions, and ensure a smooth transition to optimized payroll processes.You will be an expert in Workday Payroll solution design, providing hands-on support from discovery through deployment. Your role will include system configuration, testing support, data conversion assistance, training, and knowledge transfer so that clients can confidently operate their payroll systems post-go-live.**Key Responsibilities Include:*** 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.## **Qualifications****Required Qualifications:*** **3+ years** of experience in **Workday Payroll implementation**, consulting, or systems configuration with a strong focus on payroll solutions.* Demonstrated ability to gather and document business requirements and translate them into effective payroll configurations.* 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.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with one or more major payroll or HCM platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle, SAP, Paychex) with configuration experience.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Information Systems, or related field.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.* Experience developing training materials and leading client workshops.* Familiarity with integration design, Excel tools, testing methodologies, and data conversion best practices.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Three Link Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**Reasonable Accommodations**Three Link Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us.**Pay Transparency**The compensation for this role is provided below and is depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Three Link Solutions complies with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.$0.00 - $0.00