Workday Payroll Consultant

Three Link Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to take ownership of projects

Consultant-first organization

Supportive culture for professional growth

Job summary

Three Link Solutions is seeking a Payroll Functional Consultant to implement and optimize payroll systems for clients in the United States. This role requires expertise in Workday Payroll and involves direct collaboration with clients to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Workday Payroll certification.

The position offers a supportive culture focused on innovation and professional growth, with responsibilities that include leading client projects and mentoring junior consultants.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Workday Payroll implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and document business requirements.
• Workday Payroll certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery and requirements gathering.
• Configure payroll solutions to meet defined business requirements.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert.

Skills

Workday Payroll implementation

Business requirements gathering

Payroll operations knowledge

Consulting experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field

Tools

Excel tools

Workday

ADP

UKG

Oracle

SAP

Paychex

Job description

About Three Link Solutions

CAN 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 Solutions

Why Three Link Solutions?

• Consultant‑first organization built around transparency, growth, and collaboration.
• Freedom to take ownership of projects and shape your path.
• Contribute to impactful customer outcomes and innovation.

About the Team

The Professional Services team is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions that help 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. The 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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