Workday Payroll Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Transparency in pay

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Workday Payroll Lead to join a leader in the Business Services space. You will drive Workday Payroll implementations, configuring solutions to be accurate, compliant, and aligned to business requirements. Partner with client stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT to deliver end-to-end deployments and resolve complex issues.

Location: Remote - US-based candidates only. Compensation: $125,000–$205,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll implementation experience.
• US Payroll certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, IS, HR, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax rules, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead complex Workday projects.
• Excellent client-facing communication.
• Mentor consultants and share payroll expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Workday Payroll solutions from requirements to deployment.
• Translate payroll requirements into effective Workday configurations.
• Configure payroll calculations, tax setups, earnings, and deductions.
• Mentor junior consultants on payroll configuration and implementation best practices.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and IT for seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot complex payroll issues and implement solutions.
• Stay updated on Workday Payroll features and their impact.
• Contribute to internal tools and knowledge sharing to enhance the payroll practice.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Project leadership

Client collaboration

Payroll compliance

Configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or Human Resources

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Workday Payroll Lead to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead Workday Payroll implementation efforts for client engagements, with a strong focus on configuring payroll solutions that are accurate, compliant, and aligned to business requirements. You will partner closely with client stakeholders and internal teams across HR, Finance, and IT to deliver end-to-end payroll deployments and resolve complex issues. The position also includes mentoring consultants, strengthening delivery practices, and helping advance the team's payroll expertise.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,000 – $205,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Workday Payroll solutions, including requirements gathering and deployment
• Collaborate with clients to translate payroll requirements into effective Workday configurations
• Configure payroll calculations, tax setups, earnings, and deductions in Workday Payroll
• Mentor junior consultants on payroll configuration and implementation best practices
• Work with HR, Finance, and IT teams for seamless system integration
• Troubleshoot complex payroll issues and implement effective solutions
• Stay updated on Workday Payroll features and assess their impact on client implementations
• Contribute to internal tools and knowledge sharing to enhance the payroll practice

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll implementation processes
• Workday US Payroll certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Human Resources, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead complex Workday Payroll projects from initiation to completion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with clients and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus eligibility for salaried positions
• Commitment to transparency and equity in compensation practices

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.