Senior Associate, Workday US Payroll

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to join our Managed Services practice.Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of Workday Payroll solutions within a managed services or post-production support framework, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across complex client environmentsConfigure, test, and maintain Workday Payroll modules, including earnings, deductions, tax configurations, period schedules, and retroactive processing, in alignment with both regulatory and client-specific requirementsServe as a subject matter expert (SME) in troubleshooting payroll issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventative solutions to ensure compliance and operational efficiency; act as a strategic advisor to clients, supporting payroll audits, compliance initiatives, reporting needs, year-end activities, and Workday updates/releasesDrive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, supporting integration with third-party systems (for example: tax vendors, benefits providers), and optimizing payroll workflows for scale and efficiencyCollaborate cross-functionally with HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, and Finance teams to ensure seamless end-to-end payroll processing and data integrityProvide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants and support staffAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum three years of recent client-facing experience in Workday Finance; experience should include support of Workday clients for a managed services organization and/or participation in at least one full-scale implementation of Workday PayrollMBA or MIS from an accredited college/university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in human resources, business administration, information systems, accounting, or a related field; required Workday certification in Workday US Payroll; please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the aforementioned certification will be required to secure them within three months from the commencement of employmentIn-depth understanding of U.S. payroll processes, labor and tax compliance, retro and off-cycle processing, and Workday payroll configuration capabilities; Strong knowledge of Workday release management, security configuration, and reporting (including Payroll Register, Pay Results, and Audit Reports); prior experience with unionized payrolls, multi-state taxation, benefit integrations, or gross-to-net calculations is a plus; ability to stay updated with Workday features, tools, and best practices through continuous learning and trainingExperience working in a managed services, AMS, or post-production support environment, with a proven track record of client service excellence and timely issue resolutionUnderstanding of ITIL framework, ITSM and service desk management; solid understanding of process reengineering, designing and implementing business

Created: 2025-09-15