Workday Payroll Lead

GQR; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GQR is hiring a Workday Payroll Lead to optimize the Workday Payroll system. The ideal candidate will have over five years of configuration experience, a deep understanding of payroll compliance, and the ability to collaborate across various teams to ensure accurate payroll execution. This full-time remote position requires solid communication skills, system ownership experience, and preferably Workday Payroll certification. Join GQR to lead innovative payroll solutions while managing a critical function in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. (and preferably Canada) payroll compliance, tax rules, and reporting.
• Strong experience in payroll system ownership—maintenance, enhancements, roadmap planning.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Workday Payroll configuration, including earnings, deductions, tax setup, and payroll processing rules.
• Lead system upgrades, enhancements, testing cycles, and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll integrations, compliance, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to align system functionality with business needs.
• Build and manage the Workday Payroll roadmap, identifying automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate payroll execution.
• Manage audit readiness, security roles, and payroll-related compliance requirements.

Skills

Workday Payroll configuration

U.S. payroll compliance

communication skills

cross-functional collaboration

Absence management

Time Tracking

Education

Workday Payroll certification

Job description

This range is provided by GQR. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Associate VP, Workday @ GQR | Workday Certified Partner

Job Title: Workday Payroll Lead

Location: [Remote in United States]

Type: [Full-Time]

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Workday Payroll Lead to own and optimize our Workday Payroll system. This role will lead configuration, maintenance, enhancements, and strategic planning to support scalable, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Workday Payroll configuration, including earnings, deductions, tax setup, and payroll processing rules
• Lead system upgrades, enhancements, testing cycles, and ongoing maintenance
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll integrations, compliance, and reporting
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to align system functionality with business needs
• Build and manage the Workday Payroll roadmap, identifying automation and process improvement opportunities
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate payroll execution
• Manage audit readiness, security roles, and payroll-related compliance requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience
• Deep knowledge of U.S. (and preferably Canada) payroll compliance, tax rules, and reporting
• Strong experience in payroll system ownership—maintenance, enhancements, roadmap planning
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Bonus if you have experience in Absence, and Time Tracking
• Workday Payroll certification preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Human Resources

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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