Workday Certified Payroll Consultant

OverviewJoin to apply for the Workday Certified Payroll Consultant role at Accenture.This role is part of a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize the essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning and HR. For many clients, moving data operations to cloud environments is a major focus, and the Workday enterprise data-reporting software is a critical component of our cloud solutions. Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals.What’s In It For YouHelp HR and Finance leaders define and execute their strategy and adapt in a fast-changing world.Transformation Powered by Workday Training to take your consulting to a new level.Take your Workday skills and career to the next level, mastering complex projects while expanding leadership and advisory skills with a market-leading team.ResponsibilitiesLead or support the Payroll workstream on a Workday implementation project.Support the creation of work plans for large complex global engagements, owning risk, budget, resources, client relationships, etc.Researching and resolving day-to-day Workday Payroll issues.Work with client to support new requirements for Payroll in Workday.Creating and updating Workday configurations based on requirement changes.Provide support for regular and special Payroll processes in Workday.Provide support for Payroll activities like posting, bank transfer and pay checks in Workday.Provide support for legal and regulatory reports in Workday.Provide support for year-end reporting and other year-end activities in Workday.Manage small on- and off-shore functional teams.Identify strategies, risks, and options; recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.Architect Workday Payroll solutions to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross-functional impacts are considered and mitigated.Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices.Demonstrate design options through prototyping.Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies.Provide the Project Manager with status updates and keep them apprised of overall project status.Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives.Support innovation through the creation of new industry-leading methods and assets.QualificationsWorkday Partner Certification.Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience, most recently in a Lead or similar level role.Minimum of 2 years of US and/or Canada Payroll Implementations.Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have an equivalent minimum 6 years of work experience.Bonus points if you have4 years of HCM, Time Tracking, Absence or Benefits Implementations.Expert knowledge of the HR function and processes.Experience in Education & Government implementations.TravelTravel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.Equal Employment OpportunityAccenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.Requesting An AccommodationAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1-877-889-9009, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.Other Employment StatementsApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to complying with applicable equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17