Workday Payroll Consulting Manager

Armanino LLP; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino LLP is seeking a Workday Payroll Consulting Manager in California to lead end-to-end payroll implementations and mentor delivery teams. You will guide projects from discovery through deployment, while building trusted client partnerships and delivering strategic guidance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, delivery rigor, and ongoing advisory responsibilities. A strong background in Workday, management, and client engagement is essential for success within our dynamic

Qualifications

• Active certification in Workday Payroll and either Workday Time Tracking or Absence.
• Minimum of 5 years architecting and delivering Workday implementations with a proven record of on-time delivery.
• Deep understanding of Workday deployment methodologies and related approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery quality.
• Strong communication skills with executive stakeholders and coaching delivery teams.
• Proven leadership and developers’ growth mindset within consulting teams.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced environments where structure and clarity must be created.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including U.S. Payroll with Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence.
• Serve as a workstream and project lead, guiding cross-functional delivery teams through configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources to maintain delivery excellence across multiple engagements.
• Translate Workday functionality into clear business outcomes and provide strategic guidance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consultants through coaching and delivery reviews.
• Support pre-sales efforts with scoping, proposals, and client presentations.
• Provide ongoing post go-live support for Managed Services clients, including audits and enhancements.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Time Tracking

Absence

Job description

Armanino LLP is seeking a Workday Payroll Consulting Manager in California to lead end-to-end payroll implementations and mentor delivery teams. You will guide projects from discovery through deployment, while building trusted client partnerships and delivering strategic guidance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, delivery rigor, and ongoing advisory responsibilities. A strong background in Workday, management, and client engagement is essential for success within our dynamic