Workday US Payroll Consultant

Kognitiv; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in optimizing Workday solutions for clients. In this dynamic role, you'll design, configure, and implement payroll modules while collaborating closely with clients to understand their needs and propose effective solutions. You'll innovate processes, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to a knowledge management repository, all while meeting key performance indicators. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing and configuring Workday Payroll modules.
• Strong analytical skills to assess client needs and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement client business requirements in Workday Payroll.
• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze business requirements.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Business Analysis

Process Improvement

Documentation

Problem Solving

Client Communication

Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Workday Certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Design, configure, test, and implement client business requirements in Workday Payroll module(s).

Conduct working sessions with clients to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements. Assess actual client needs and propose recommendations or alternative solutions to meet client goals. Identify process improvements and implement system enhancements.

Assist clients in testing Workday configuration, provide knowledge transfer, and develop documentation as applicable.

Troubleshoot processes, data, calculated fields, reports, business logic, and configuration issues.

Use the company's methodology and processes to implement solutions successfully while remaining agile and responsive to clients' changing needs.

Collaborate effectively on team-based projects.

Innovate and suggest new approaches to deploy Workday efficiently and effectively.

Work in a fast-paced environment requiring tasks to be completed quickly and accurately.

Consult, execute, and prioritize conflicting demands on deliverables/projects across multiple clients without supervision.

Communicate lessons learned, Workday best practices, and Kognitiv's Point of View to clients. Ensure clients understand and leverage best practices.

Complete deliverables within prescribed timelines. Seek support, provide updates, and escalate issues as necessary.

Research problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with team members to find solutions.

Contribute to the organization's knowledge management repository through formal and informal methods (e.g., Q&A, documented deliverables, knowledge sharing sessions, posting best practices).

Provide guidance and coaching to team members in areas of expertise.

Meet key performance indicators such as utilization targets, service level agreements, and customer satisfaction scores.

Demonstrate Kognitiv's core value, "act like an owner," in all work aspects.