Workday Payroll Functional Consultant

VirtualResource; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtualResource is seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant with a strong background in US and Canadian Payroll configuration and support. You will lead or support the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Workday Payroll solutions for our clients across the US and Canada.

The role requires 4+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience, fluency in English, and a proven ability to analyze, refine, and document payroll configurations while ensuring compliant payroll operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience, including US and Canadian payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in US/Canada.
• Experience managing payroll processes using Strada Payroll systems.
• Experience with Workday modules: Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post-implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions, with a focus on US/Canada.
• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyze, enhance, and expand existing Payroll configurations and business processes.
• Manage functional adjustments and configuration updates while evaluating downstream impacts across modules.
• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimizing system performance.
• Collaborate closely with internal and client teams across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless integrations.
• Prioritize and respond to client cases, maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Skills

Workday Payroll

US Payroll

Canadian Payroll

Strada Payroll

Payroll analytics

Documentation

Time management

English fluency

Education

College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems

Tools

Workday reporting tools

Workday business process configuration

Job description

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workdaysystems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

Our people are our most important asset

• We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
• We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
• Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Consultant with a strong background in US and Canadian Payroll configuration and support. You will play a key role in implementing, optimizing, and supporting Workday Payroll solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor—guiding clients through best practices, helping them enhance their existing configurations, and ensuring smooth, compliant payroll operations across their Workday landscape.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives on solving complex payroll challenges and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the deployment, configuration, and post-implementation support of Workday Payroll solutions, with a focus on

• Partner with client Payroll leads to analyze, enhance, and expand existing Payroll configurations and business processes.

• Manage functional adjustments and configuration updates while evaluating downstream impacts across modules.

• Support clients in troubleshooting payroll issues and optimizing system performance.

• Collaborate closely with internal and client teams across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless integrations and accurate processing.

• Prioritize and respond to client cases, maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Must have Skills Required

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration , including US and Canadian Payroll.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting in the Canadian/US context.

• Proven experience managing payroll processes using Strada Payroll systems

• Proven ability to review, analyze, and refine existing payroll configurations and processes.

• Proficiency in Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities with a proven record of meeting deliverables.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to see the broader business context.

• Fluent in English

Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory

• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems

• Exposure to global payroll implementations beyond the US/Canada.

• Familiarity with Workday reporting tools and business process configuration.

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in the US/Canada, so long as you are authorised to work in the country you reside inwithout the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.